Celestial Wren Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf salad gets a makeover with the help of an air fryer. The apples and celery get a quick roast, which concentrates their flavors and gives them a slightly smoky edge. The walnuts get toasted, adding a nutty crunch. The blue cheese and cranberries add richness and tartness, and the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard bind everything together. The result is a salad that's both light and satisfying, with a complex flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more.
The Waldorf salad is a classic American dish that dates back to the late 19th century. It was created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, and it quickly became a favorite of the city's elite. The original Waldorf salad was made with apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, and it was dressed with mayonnaise. Over time, the salad has evolved, and there are now many different variations on the classic recipe. This air fryer Waldorf salad is a modern take on the classic dish. It uses roasted apples and celery, toasted walnuts, and a creamy Dijon mustard dressing. The result is a salad that's both light and satisfying, with a complex flavor profile that will keep you coming back for more.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 granny smith apple, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the apple, celery, walnuts, cranberries, blue cheese, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Transfer the salad to the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, or until the walnuts are golden brown.
  5. Remove from the air fryer and let cool slightly before serving.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the apples and celery concentrates their flavors and gives them a slightly smoky edge.
  • Toasting the walnuts adds a nutty crunch.
  • The blue cheese and cranberries add richness and tartness.
  • The mayonnaise and Dijon mustard bind everything together.
  • The air fryer cooks the salad quickly and evenly, resulting in a tender-crisp texture.