Gordon Ramsay Waldorf Salad Recipe

This classic Waldorf salad is fresh, crunchy, and creamy. It’s made with apples, celery, grapes, nuts, and dried fruit, all tossed in a light and tangy dressing. Serve it in crisp lettuce cups or over a bed of lettuce for a refreshing meal. You can also add grilled chicken for extra protein!

Ingredients Needed:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 lemons, juiced
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 apples, cored and cubed (such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Red Delicious)
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• ½ cup roughly chopped walnuts, toasted
• ½ cup roughly chopped pecans toasted
• 1 cup halved red grapes
• ½ cup roughly chopped dried apricots,
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries or golden raisins
• 2 seasoned, grilled chicken breasts, sliced (optional)
• 6 Boston lettuce leaves, for serving

How To Make Waldorf Salad Recipe?

1. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
2. Mix the salad: Add apples, celery, walnuts, pecans, grapes, apricots, and cranberries to the bowl. Stir until everything is well coated in the dressing.
3. Add chicken (optional): If using grilled chicken, mix it into the salad or serve it on top.
4. Serve: Spoon the salad into lettuce cups or serve it over a bed of lettuce. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips:

• Use Fresh and Crisp Apples: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. Soft apples will make the salad mushy. Cut them just before mixing to keep them from turning brown.
• Toast the Nuts for More Flavor: Toast walnuts and pecans in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until they smell nutty. This makes them crunchier and enhances their taste.
• Balance the Sweetness and Tang: If the salad tastes too sour, add a little honey. If it’s too sweet, add more lemon juice. Adjust to your taste!
• Chill the Salad Before Serving: Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors blend and makes the salad more refreshing.
• Don’t Overmix the Dressing: Gently toss everything together to coat the ingredients without crushing them. Overmixing can cause the apples and nuts to lose their crunch.

How To Store Leftovers?

Let the Waldorf Salad sit until it is no longer warm. Then, put it in a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Stir before eating because the dressing may separate.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Total Fat: 16g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Potassium: 220mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 30g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 6g

Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Rocket Salad Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Radish Salad Recipe 
• Gordon Ramsay Quinoa Salad Recipe