on Jun 23, 2014, Updated Aug 27, 2021 20 Comments
The Waldorf Salad was first created between 1893 and 1896 by Oscar Tschirky, the New York Waldorf Hotel’s maître d’hôtel. His original recipe was made using only apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Walnuts were added by the time the recipe was first published in a cookbook in 1928 and then grapes were added to the recipe later. Growing up, this was one salad recipe that my Mama could easily get me to eat. She’d serve it throughout the year for parties, when entertaining friends, and at luncheons she’d host. She’d always make a little bit extra for my sister and me to have as well. I loved that she’d line the salad bowl or plate with gorgeous lettuce leaves and then pile the Waldorf Salad onto it for serving. It always looked so elegant! As I got older, I began serving this classic salad as well. It always had to be the same: apples, celery, grapes, and walnut halves – not pieces all dressed with a little bit of mayonnaise. And, just like Mama, I make a little extra.
Here’s the classic Waldorf Salad recipe. It’s a keeper! Enjoy! Robyn xo
