What is a waldolf salad?

A Waldorf salad is a salad made of fresh apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise. It is often served on a bed of lettuce or spinach. The salad was created in 1893 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City by Oscar Tschirky, the hotel's maître d'hôtel. The salad was originally called the "Waldorf Salad" but was later renamed the "Waldorf Astoria Salad" in honor of the hotel.

The Waldorf salad is a classic American dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion.

Here is a recipe for Waldorf salad:

*Ingredients:*

* 3 cups chopped apples

* 3 cups chopped celery

* 1 cup chopped walnuts

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise

* 1/4 cup lemon juice

* Salt and pepper to taste

* Additional ingredients (optional): raisins, cranberries, shredded cheese, etc.

*Directions*:

1. Add all ingredients into a large bowl and gently mix.

2. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

*The dressing*

You can use store bought mayonnaise, or make your own. This is a simple recipe for a mayonnaise dressing that will go well with the Waldorf salad.

Ingredients:

1 large egg yolk at room temperature

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a food processor or blender, combine the egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper.

2. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil until the dressing is thick and creamy.

3. Add the white wine vinegar and mix until combined.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.