Curried Waldorf Salad Recipe (2024)

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Lorry Kennedy

Added a bit more mayo, would reduce the yogurt a bit next time. But a great twist on the classic.

Nancy King, ABQ, NM, USA

I'm not a big fan of raisins, so I'll use dried cranberries instead. And I usually use lime juice in place of lemon juice in salad dressings.

Dsrtdlres

I use fresh dates and sliced bananas instead of raisins also mix a little peach jam with mayo and no yogurt.

dimmerswitch

My fav of all curried Waldorfs I've made; it is cumin that makes this especially delicious. Notes:
*For any Waldorf I like to mix all BUT nuts and parsley together to "get to know each other" as they chill in fridge a bit. Did that here too. It also helps hydrate raisins.
*Adding nuts / parsley just before serving keeps both fresh
*For dressing base used 2T mayo + 1/4 C yogurt + enough buttermilk (maybe 3T) to thin as desired
*Broke up walnut halves after toasting

riverdalite

I love this salad.

Rose Barnes

This sounds really good. I've never eaten curried Waldorf Salad. I will definitely try this recipe. In the past instead of raisins I added dried cherries and for the dressing I added a little bit of honey. Thanks for posting this

Deloris

Wish that I had hydrated the raisins a bit to make them more tender; will do the next time. All in all, this recipe will be added to my cherished recipe collection.

SonomaSMB

This is just great. Martha is the salad whisperer!
I do prefer dried cranberries for their brighter flavor, as someone else mentioned.

TGP Italy

This recipe has been a stalwart in our family since we first served it many years ago. We use a Goan curry powder that adds a little bit more heat and complexity. This year, for Boxing Day, we spiffed it up into an appetizer course by topping the Waldorf salad with jumbo Adriatic shrimp (locally caught since we live in Italy) cooked in butter, salted, and peppered. We'd like to think Oscar would have approved.

Kasie

This was lovely. I found the dressing slightly bitter, and added some sugar. Swapped out the walnuts with pecans due to an allergy and was just as wonderful.

Adry

Really nice with the curry! But definitely needs more walnuts than what the recipe calls for. Also, it needs to be served on a bed of lettuce otherwise, there is too much dressing (for my taste).

I used lemon extract instead of almond. used bobs red mill all purpose gluten free flour.

Make dressing 1 day before serving and chill in the fridge.

Nicole_Canada

Very tasty. I didn’t have yogurt so used sour cream. I think I would cut the dressing in half next time but really enjoyed it.

Donna

I used dried cranberries instead of raisins. My husband loves this.

C

Deviated in most every way. Use plain yogurt, not fruit.

Jessica

Um. No. There will be no raisins. Dried cranberries, maybe. Raisins? Never.

C. Corvus

I use diced dates instead of raisins.Zest 1 lemon add it's juice and this recipe is fantastic!

Ellen

The only change I made was to add some cubed cooked chicken. The salad is amazing and very addictive. Greater than the sum of its parts.

Conniethecook

Love this Waldorf salad! Replaced half the yogurt with buttermilk and the raisins with chopped, dried apricots with 1/2 TW salt.

Jeanette Helfrich

I add 1 cup halved red seedless grapes and substituted 1 tsp cinnamon for the curry and cumin. It was too much cinnamon. I used 1/4 tsp salt. I put everything together right before serving: dressing, toasted walnuts and apples and celery. Very traditional. I'll try curry next time.

The Tortoise

This is nice and refreshing. Two notes: 2 of today's typically oversize apples might be too much; be prepared to adjust the amounts of ingredients to your liking. Even with one apple I wanted more celery. To make the dressing, I've found that curry takes a while to infuse into dairy. For full flavor, make it the night before.

Alexis

totally delicious- also added shredded carrot, green onion and shallots

Joan

Really delicious twist on Waldorf Salad. I used a mix of jicama and a golden delicious apple. Nice and refreshing.

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Curried Waldorf Salad Recipe (2024)

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What does a Waldorf salad contain? ›

A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut salad generally made of celery, fresh apples, walnuts, and grapes, dressed in mayonnaise, and traditionally served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal. The apples, celery, and grapes can all be green, which harmonizes the color palette of the dish.

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It's celery, apples, walnuts, grapes. In mayonnaise. Basil Fawlty: Right. Now come on!

Which of the fruits mentioned below is used for Waldorf salad? ›

Healthy Waldorf Salad – This classic salad of apples, grapes, walnuts, and celery is given a healthy makeover with the substitution of mayo with Greek yogurt.

What country is Waldorf salad from? ›

According to the American Century Cookbook, the first Waldorf salad was created in New York City in 1893, by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d'hôtel of the Waldorf Astoria. The original recipe consisted only of diced red-skinned apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Chopped walnuts were added later to this now American classic.

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Waldorf Salad Ingredients

Created in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York (during the 1800's), the original recipe was made up of only apples, celery, and mayo. This simple combo lived on for quite some time. But as usual, adaptations are made as time goes on.

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A typical salad starts with raw greens, such as lettuce, spinach, kale, mixed greens or arugula. However, you can also add several other raw vegetables. Some popular raw veggie toppings include chopped carrots, onions, cucumbers, celery, mushrooms and broccoli.

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A fruit salad is sometimes known as a fruit co*cktail (often connoting a canned product), or fruit cup (when served in a small container). There are many types of fruit salad, ranging from the basic (no nuts, marshmallows, or dressing) to the moderately sweet (Waldorf salad) to the sweet (ambrosia salad).

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Melons, berries, mangos, figs, and stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, plums, and cherries combine with other fresh, seasonal produce to create vibrant medleys of texture and flavor. Here are 11 ways to incorporate fruit into your summer salad.

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While I would love to think the Kardashians invented this incredible salad, they more so popularised it. The salad it self cam from the La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills, a super classic main stay of the city.

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Ancient Roots:

The ancient Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans were known to consume mixed greens with a combination of salt, oil and vinegar. These early salads were often made with ingredients like lettuce, celery, radishes, and onions, which were considered beneficial for digestion and overall health.

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A New York City icon, the Waldorf Astoria gave birth to classics like Waldorf salad and eggs Benedict. Interestingly, it was the maître d', Oscar Tschirky, who created the now-famous apple, celery, and mayonnaise salad, which debuted at the hotel's first-ever charity ball.

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The Waldorf Salad is a fresh fall salad made with celery, apples, red grapes and walnuts, dressed up with mayonnaise and sour cream dressing, and served over a bed of fresh salad. It is very flavorful and makes a great side dish for lunch or dinner and a perfect choice for holiday tables.

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