Waldorf salad

A Waldorf salad

A Waldorf salad traditionally consists of raw apples, celery and walnuts, dressed in mayonnaise, served over lettuce.^[1] It is usually served as an appetizer or a light meal.^[1]

History

The salad was first created between 1893 and 1896 at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City (the precursor of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel which opened in 1931).^[2][1].

Oscar Tschirky, who was the Waldorf's maître d'hôtel and developed or inspired many of its signature dishes, is widely credited with creating the recipe.^[1] In 1896, Waldorf Salad appeared in The Cook Book by 'Oscar of the Waldorf'; the original recipe did not contain nuts, but they had been added by the time the recipe appeared in the Rector Cook Book in 1928.^[1] The salad become popular enough that Cole Porter featured it in his song "You're the Top."^[1]

Variations

Other ingredients, such as chicken, turkey, grapes^[1] and dried fruit (i.e. dates or raisins) are sometimes added. Updated versions of the salad sometimes change the dressing to a seasoned mayonnaise or a yogurt dressing.^[1]

See also

• Fruit salad

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e f g h} Zeldes, Leah A. (October 7, 2009). "Eat this! Waldorf salad, an apple-licious fall favorite". Dining Chicago. Chicago’s Restaurant & Entertainment Guide, Inc.. http://blog.diningchicago.com/2009/10/07/eat-this-waldorf-salad-an-apple-licious-fall-favorite/. Retrieved October 8, 2009. 
2. ^ "The History of Waldorf Salad". Kitchen Project. http://www.kitchenproject.com/history/Waldorf_Salad.htm. Retrieved 2007-09-20. 

External links

• Original and updated Waldorf salad recipes
• Kosher Waldorf salad recipe at Chabad.org