Holiday Waldorf Salad Recipes

HOLIDAY WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Stir boiling water into dry gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water and lemon juice. Refrigerate 1-1/2 hours or until thickened.
• Add mayo gradually, stirring with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in apple and celery. Pour into 5-cup mold sprayed with cooking spray.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Unmold onto serving plate. Store leftover salad in refrigerator.

HOLIDAY WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve jello in boiling water; add lemon juice and salt.
• Combine cold water and ice to make 1 cup.
• Add to jello, stirring until slightly thickened.
• Whisk in salad dressing.
• Chill until thickened.
• Fold in apples, celery and nuts.
• Chill until firm.

WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• Peel, core and medium dice the red delicious apples. Apples start with approximately 2 pounds of apple to yield 1 1/4 pounds of diced apple. Place in a mixing bowl and mix with the lemon juice. This will keep the apple from discoloring. Before dicing the celery, blanch it in boiling water for 60 seconds and cool it with cold water. This will bring out the sweet flavor and extend the salads shelf life. Combine diced apple, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and chill. Serve on a bed of lettuce topped with walnuts and add a simple fruit garnish. Traditionally this is also served with tiny sweet finger sandwiches. (Example: date nut bread and raspberry jam.)
• Serve with: Boston or Romaine leaf lettuce .

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY WALDORF SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the apples, celery and cranberries.
• In a small bowl, combine mayo, sugar and lemon juice; mix well.
• Pour over apple/cranberry mixture; toss well to combine.