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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad: crisp celery and lettuce, crunchy walnuts, sweet apples and grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I can make an entire meal out of it, while some may prefer it on the side. Do you, I won't judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waldorf Salad History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The original Waldorf Salad<\/a> was created by Oskar Tschirky of the Waldorf Hotel in the 1890s. It consisted of just 4 ingredients: apples and celery in mayonnaise served on a bed of lettuce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It has since evolved to include a variety of other ingredients. Growing up (in the 1970s\/80s) it was always served with red grapes and walnuts added. I was actually a bit stunned to learn they weren't always in the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most salads are loaded with fat or sugar because they use far too much dressing. And when the dressing is store bought, the sodium content is usually excessive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If eating out, always ask for the dressing on the side and start with just half of it. You may find the salad doesn't need the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can go traditional with this recipe and just use mayonnaise for the dressing like Tschirky. But, I lighten it up a bit with some Greek yogurt and a splash of honey and lemon juice for extra oomph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Everything old is new again. Enjoy some classic recipes that are making a comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p><\/div>\nHow to Make Healthy Salads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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