Classic Waldorf Salad
Serves 6 | 30 minutes or fewer
Created in the 18905 at the Waldorf Hotel in NewYork City, and noted in Cole Porter's 1934 tune "You're the Top,” Waldorf Salad was once the be-all and end-all of culinary elegance.
3/4 cup broken walnut pieces
4 10-inch celery stalks, cut into 3/8 inch dice (2 cups)
2 red-skinned apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice (3 cups)
1 cup halved red grapes
12 Boston lettuce leaves
DRESSING
1/2 cup light or vegan mayonnaise
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. honey
1 Tbs. chopped parsley
1 .To make Salad: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts on baking sheet, and toast 8 to 10 minutes, or until light brown and fragrant. Cool.
2 . Combine celery, apples, grapes, and toasted walnuts in large bowl.
3 .To make Dressing: Stir together mayonnaise, lemonjuice, honey, and parsley in bow|.Toss with Salad. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.