Celestial Wren Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf salad is a light and refreshing take on the classic, with a few key tweaks that make it even more delicious. The apples and celery are diced into small cubes for a delicate texture, and the grapes are halved for a burst of sweetness. The dressing is made with coconut mayonnaise, which adds a creamy richness without being too heavy, and honey, which adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the acidity of the lemon juice. A pinch of salt and pepper rounds out the flavors, and the salad is chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
The Waldorf salad was created in 1893 by Oscar Tschirky, the maitre d'hotel at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The salad was originally made with apples, celery, and walnuts, and it was dressed with a mayonnaise-based dressing. Over the years, the Waldorf salad has evolved to include a variety of other ingredients, such as grapes, raisins, and even chicken. However, the classic combination of apples, celery, and walnuts remains the most popular.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 organic red apple
  • 2 organic celery sticks
  • 1/3 cup organic red grapes
  • 1/4 cup organic walnut halves
  • 2 tablespoons organic coconut mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon organic lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon organic honey
  • Pinch of organic salt
  • Pinch of organic black pepper
Instructions
  1. Dice the apple and celery into small cubes.
  2. Halve the grapes.
  3. Add the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts to a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  6. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • The small dice of the apples and celery creates a delicate texture that is perfect for a salad.
  • The halved grapes add a burst of sweetness and juicy texture.
  • The coconut mayonnaise dressing is creamy and rich without being too heavy.
  • The honey adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the acidity of the lemon juice.
  • The pinch of salt and pepper rounds out the flavors.
  • Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld.