This salad was named after the New York Waldorf Astoria hotel where it was created by the dining room manager. Want a protein boost? Add cubed steamed chicken or leftover chicken flakes from homemade stock.
Serves 6 Prep Time 15 minutes
3 apples (preferably Granny Smith), cored and diced into ½-inch pieces with the skin on, put
into a bowl with cold water and juice of 1/2 a lemon
4 stalks celery, washed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces across the ribs
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup California raisins
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Rinse and dry the apple pieces.
2 In a medium mixing bowl, toss apples, celery, walnuts, raisins, and dried cranberries.
3 Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Mix all together. Refrigerate until served. Toss again if necessary; season to taste.
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