Autumn Harvest Waldorf Salad
Autumn Harvest Waldorf Salad
A classic American Waldorf salad with a seasonal twist, featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy blue cheese.
š Ingredients
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples
- 1/4 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 2 tbsp Cognac
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 /4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
šØāš³ Instructions
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Step 1: Peel, core, and dice the apples. Set aside.
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Step 2: In a large skillet, toast the walnuts over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Cognac, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 4: Add the chopped walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, diced red onion, celery stalks, and red grapes to the bowl.
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Step 5: Gently mix the salad ingredients, taking care not to break the apples.
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Step 6: In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar and honey until well combined.
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Step 7: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
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Step 8: Fold in the diced Granny Smith apples and toss again to combine.
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Step 9: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Step 10: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
š” Pro Tips
To ensure the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, such as fresh Granny Smith apples and crumbled blue cheese. Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Be gentle when tossing the salad to avoid breaking the apples.