FAMOUS WALDORF SALAD | the classic version PLUS chicken waldorf salad

[@Downshiftology]

Oh yes, this is a must-make classic salad for the holidays! And then in January, you can make the chicken Waldorf salad version for a full-meal weekly meal prep. What other salads are you guys serving up for the holidays? xo - Lisa

[@dlsdyer9071]

My Grandma used to make it with celery, sweet onions, walnuts, sweet apples, mayo, salt and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Sometimes she would keep out the cinnamon and add curry powder along with bits of left over meat.

[@lilybee_]

Hi Lisa! I pre-ordered your book. Is there suppose to be a download with it? I wasn't sure but saw a note about that before I ordered. I'm so excited for this cookbook!

[@lilybee_]

Ok, nevermind! For anyone else wondering, you fill out a web form with some order info and you can get a free download.

[@wellnesswithangee]

I will try and make some

[@susanlehfeldt3905]

Great!!!

[@annehersey9895]

My mother was born in 1908 and got her Waldorf Salad recipe from HER mother. We use the 'dump'' method in my family so I'll list her ingredients but I have no measurements. We don't use mayonnaise at all in my family. Walnuts, apples, celery, crushed canned pineapple in syrup. Take the juice from the pineapple can and put it in a double boiler and add cornstarch for thickening-this becomes your dressing and is plenty sweet enough. We have this every winter holiday and have for all my 73 years and always get compliments.

[@UnboxCraftyMagic]

Sounds interesting but as a dressing I would try blended pineapple with coconut yogurt I think that could could be a little more exotic 🤓 😋

[@galejohnson8086]

I remember my grandmother thickening pineapple juice plus lemon juice and spreading this over a avacado/walnut gelatin salad. The bottom part of the salad was creamy green colored, so probably had cream cheese or sour cream in it. She rarely used a recipe, as she raised 15 children plus cooked for farm hands, and recipes weren’t written in the big quantities she cooked in. Thanks for rebooting my memories!

[@jmarie92625]

Wow - that sounds delicious! I used to love canned pineapple and would mix it with cottage cheese which was surprisingly good. In fact, the stores used to sell cottage cheese and pineapple in the olden days. Doing the math, my mother was born in 1928 and I'm 70 so your parents had you rather late in life, especially for that era. But, it's always nice communicating with someone who is actually older than I am 🤷‍♀

[@PacificSailing184]

We used the dump method also. 😊

[@aDolphinChaser]

Thank You so much for sharing Your family's recipe.. I love this salad just the way it is, but adding pineapple to everything is a big hit in our family. I'm excited to try it. Happy Holidays.

[@neenekinskins6241]

Salads are actually my favourite food! There are so many variations. Waldorf is a great Summer one.

[@galejohnson8086]

Wonderful salad. I also sometimes season the dressing with curry powder, use chicken and all the goodies, and it is a wonderful curry salad. Then i sometimes use chopped broccoli with all the goodies plus some crumbled bacon, and presto…you have a wonderful broccoli salad. For the holidays, my family will ask me to bring “one of your…you know all the stuff in it…salad”. Thanks for the inspiration. I know this one is a good one!

[@clairewright8153]

I haven’t had this salad in years and I don’t really know why. I loved it so much. Thanks for bringing this one back to my attention.

[@jeanaallison7236]

Thank you ❤️ This reminds me of my Mom. 🙏 I miss her 😇 Especially during the holidays 🌷💕🎄

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you have a great holiday season and know your mom is with you in spirit ❤️

[@paulatristan8189]

Wow I love the different ways to make this Waldorf salad thank you. I will be making the salad this weekend. It looks delicious!😃👍🏼🎉

[@liliknowsbest2.037]

Same

[@dsousa665]

Added this recipe on my Thanksgiving menu! Thanks Lisa for sharing this beautiful and versatile salad 🥰

[@Downshiftology]

Awesome! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@stephaniewithrow4685]

This is my first time ever having this salad! Thank u!

[@Downshiftology]

Oh yay! I hope you loved it 😊

[@hansdampf4055]

A really great recipe for an exceptional salad. I am really amazed that, contrary to all clichés, such wholesome and healthy recipes come from the USA. I will definitely try. From me another tip for the fastest mayonnaise in the world, which is even better preserved than the original: 100 ml milk in a high container. 200 plant oil on top. Place the hand blender on the bottom of the vessel, mix and slowly pull up. It's going to be perfect.

[@Downshiftology]

It's truly is an exceptional salad. Hope you love it as much as I do!

[@vylia]

One of my favorite fruit salads, and I've tasted it in so many variations! I'll toast the nuts the next time; I always skipped that step. Cranberries are a must for me, and now I'm also intrigued with adding chicken, which I never dared to do with this salad before. Lots of things to try today! Thanks for sharing it, Lisa!

[@Downshiftology]

Yes, toasting really adds that extra touch of flavor, give it a try! And see what you think with the chicken as well. :) x

[@donnaz836]

WOW This is on my list for Christmas day! Having hot Christmas days here in Australia this will be most wholesome as well as refreshing. Thanks for sharing your spin on it. Have a most wonderful day. Cheers Donna

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy this salad for the holidays Donna!

[@UnboxCraftyMagic]

I did this salad today , that was soooo good 😋. Me and my husband like it , was really great. I did mine with coconut 🥥 yogurt since I did not had other yogurt, and I used raw pecans to keep the maximum nutrients……. Was still good 😌 👍.

[@winelovrs1968]

My Grandmother was given this recipe when she was a child, in Mystic Conn, 1908-1910. Her family owned the Oviatt Hat Company, in New York City. We always make it with Shrimp, but the rest is the same.

[@theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

I made a lunch out of this today and YUM! I really like that dressing vs plain mayo. Thank you!!

[@wheatgerm1208]

My favorite variation is a sweeter apple, like a Gala, and dried cranberries instead of grapes. The tartness of the cranberries balance the sweetness of the apple nicely. A year-round favorite!

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks for sharing!

[@neenekinskins6241]

We love the cranberries too.

[@mannyb5081]

Greetings Lisa, I enjoy watching your recipes. More power to you👌👏👏👏

[@paullee4210]

This salad does it. You’ve got a fan for life.

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks Paul!

[@joshuabrande2417]

I remember raisins being substituted for grapes when they weren’t available. A simple, easy and delicious salad.

[@betsybarnicle8016]

or chopped dates

[@WeavedIn]

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful recipes.

[@shellyk5423]

What a great recipe for items I have in my refrigerator most of the time. Thank you!

[@angelicamason1650]

Some great inspiration for Christmas, thanks Lisa.

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy! Happy holidays!

[@bradyvelvet9432]

My grandma makes this on many occasions! ❤

[@merlemitchell8656]

I love a waldorf salad. Thank you.🙋‍♀️❤

[@janeseemann2527]

Best recipe version of the Waldorf yet! Yummo!

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you! Enjoy the recipe!

[@mariacasella6474]

Simple and fresh and so delicious-all out favorites!!thank you Lisa for another wonderful recipe and your tips are always the best 💖🙏

[@Downshiftology]

Thanks so much Maria! I hope you enjoy the salad recipe. :)

[@mariacasella6474]

@@Downshiftology Hi Beautiful-i am hosting a brunch and this will pair so well-again and again you continue to amaze me and all of us-sending you a huge hug and Grazie Grazie Grazie(btw my Mom loved the squash and all the dishes from you

[@akontilis1792]

I've been meaning to try this, and now is the time!!

[@cherryvbebe795]

my fave salad for summer months

[@selyna27]

Oh, such an eye catching salad! Definitely on my must try list 😊

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!

[@chezmoi42]

Oh, gosh, this is a recipe from my childhood! Thanks for reminding me - I have all the ingredients, and a nice leftover (oops, 'prepped'!) breast of rotisserie chicken in the freezer waiting to jump into a dish! Thanks, Lisa.

[@Downshiftology]

Oh yay, perfect timing!

[@jaj2541]

Made and added the salad to our Thanksgiving menu. It was a hit. Delicious!

[@dizziechef9502]

My mom used to make this. I loved it. I’m going to make this soon. Ty

[@mohammadaboohosseinitabari4454]

I love a good Waldorf like this😍

[@Downshiftology]

You really can't go wrong with it. Enjoy!

[@lilacjay]

This is strange, my daughter has just gone away to a conference for a few days and I said to her, I will make waldorf when you get home! He he. We always add taragon to our salad and it shows how many ways people have their own way of making this! Thanks for all the fab recipes. Take care x

[@Downshiftology]

We must have been channeling the same energy. Haha!

[@yhvhshamah]

Beautiful. Good job on video.

[@Downshiftology]

Thank so much Ashley!

[@LadywatchingByrd]

I used to work at Ruby Tuesday and we had that on our salad bar and I was obsessed!!! Lol. That and broccoli cheddar bacon salad.

[@cybernautclub]

Just followed this recipe. Fantastic results. Thanks. 🎉❤

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you liked it!!

[@rhondadorst3553]

This is one of our favorite chicken salads. I haven't tried this sause mixture yet. I've always used Hellmann's mayo. But I'm going to try this sause for our 4th of July party this year. Fingers crossed! It sounds great.

[@cathygaddy3773]

looks great, think I will have this for dinner .

[@andrytino]

It was a success when I prepared it. Thanks ❤

[@Downshiftology]

Happy to hear that!

[@lizsteilkie]

Staple at holidays since i remember...good ummammi.

[@wellnesswithangee]

Thank you for this recipe.

[@janicedonahue7084]

I grew up on my families Waldorf Salad. It had apples, banana, walnut and a blue cheese dressing.

[@jeffmumm1215]

This looks amazing and I’m prepping it today (without the chicken) for Thanksgiving. I’ll make it again in a few weeks WITH the chicken. Can’t wait to try both versions!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you and everyone enjoys this recipe!

[@elsamarie4963]

Mmm haven't had that in years but going to make it! Maybe with a touch of blue cheese

[@LostLeftyLimb]

Great recipe. Just a little tip or call it a request. All of the best youtube cooking channels make a point to either have the ingredients and portions listed in the video description or they list them all together and the amounts somewhere in the video usually the beginning “you’ll need ….” That way your audience doesn’t have to hear that you can use green grapes to make a stylish monochromatic salad” 10 times because they keep forgetting or getting interrupted when they are trying to find out how many apples to use. Personally my kitchen is chaotic, there’s a million things going on cats stealing ingredients off the counter and people who decide that moment is when they remembered that thing they forgot to ask you about. It just makes life so much easier. I subscribe to those channels just because they do that. I can go back once and get what I need to know. Anyway keep up the good work. Great recipes.

[@sandreawhite7534]

Yummy. I’m making that tomorrow.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Good to see you again, queen. Been awhile.

[@ijfsfv7439]

Looks good 👍 Different from how I make mine. I use pecans, celery, raisins, green apples, sugar, Miracle Whip and Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar. 😊

[@MyVintageLife]

I love ❤️ recipes like this one! Thanks 😊

[@Downshiftology]

Glad you like them! I'm such a fan of simple salads. :)

[@MyVintageLife]

@@Downshiftology me too!❤️

[@StephenieWith3Es]

This would be great with leftover diced Turkey breasts the day after Thanksgiving! 😋

[@Downshiftology]

Yes, absolutely!

[@WelshLioness]

Yeah i know this Salad for years...its famous in the Autumn / Winter time and like a must do 🤪 really great hearty Salad 👍

[@Downshiftology]

It really is a classic salad recipe. Hope you enjoy it!

[@shifrabaila6673]

I love Waldorf Salad (actually, I think it is just about my favorite) and I plan to make it ASAP. Since I have some slow-cooked chicken in the fridge (Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes) I think I will try the salad with the chicken (sans potatoes, of course). Thank you. P. S. I pre-ordered your cook book because of this video.

[@GregCameron2008]

That looks great!

[@christianchauhan23]

💛 all your video's mam👍

[@Downshiftology]

Enjoy the recipe!

[@sylyash]

Love it! Looks yummy!!! I will make it!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!

[@scrane5500]

Going to try this with some plant-based mayo and without the chicken as I have a family history of Cancer and need to avoid all the Choline in eggs and igf-1 in meat---thanks for posting

[@joyb2285]

Here we go for Christmas! 😊

[@Downshiftology]

A must-make for Christmas!!

[@beverleyroberts1025]

Looks amazing, will definitely try! Thank you! 😚

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you like it!

[@pamdavis9082]

Lisa Your Classic Waldorf Salad Look good And Delicious To Eat

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you 😋

[@victoriamyst4742]

Great recipe as always. Just like the lemony lentil & chickpea soup. Will definitely be making both (love my soups, always a must have in the fridge); but the salad looks like smth I would consider serving for a special dinner. I’m thinking the New Year’s 😉😉🎄 Thank you, Lisa!☺️

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy Victoria!

[@KiwiBassHead]

Thanks for the inspiration. Definitely making this next weekend. Probable go with adding Chicken (love the look of the rub 🙂) and then dried cranberries, sultanas (softer and sweeter than raisins) and fresh pitted cherries. Can't wait !!😁

[@marlonmilo3076]

Good job ❤

[@janepoyntz9386]

Yummy. Thank you !

[@Downshiftology]

My pleasure 😊 Hope you enjoy it!

[@VPp2297]

Thanks!! BTW it was so nice seeing you on TV at KTLA 😍👏

[@Downshiftology]

Oh yay, I'm glad you caught that! Thanks so much. :)

[@joerydzewski1871]

Outstanding… yummy

[@Sander611]

Thank you Lisa

[@judyjackson2260]

My mom's recipe had celery, walnuts, apples, small marshmallow. The dressing was mayo, sugar or splenda and water til thin mixture.

[@crazynanny4591]

Our family adds mini marshmallows too.

[@miusiklover08]

Thank you! It looks delicious 😍

[@kattithegreat1737]

Thanks for the information nice job 👌👌👌

[@marioleonl8800]

Thanks for sharing 😮 !

[@mariavargas655]

Hola hermosa eso se ve delicioso 😋 lo prepararé bendiciones ❤🙏🏼😋😋

[@theresewillis5584]

Thank you!

[@sandyrivers3037]

I will try your salad. Can you recommend a good knife set?

[@salpine]

Just made one with no mayo, just sour cream, honey and lemon juice for dressing. I want to try it with parsley and maybe a pineapple version as another commenter mentioned.

[@olayinapa]

Looks yummy 😋 Can I exchange celery for cucumber? Fan of Granny Smith here. Love the other ideas. Thanks for the recipe!!! 🤗

[@Downshiftology]

Haven't tried this with cucumber. But give it a try and let me know how it turns out!

[@Cookups]

Yummy Recipe...😋

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you 😊

[@dawnross644]

Our family made this since I was a child in the 50’s. I make it all the time. But, a bit different. But, basically, the same…sugar vs honey, no parsley, & I use raisins instead of grapes, 3 apples & my preference of apples.

[@lawlini1979]

Now available in Torquay!

[@evelynwaugh4053]

I was hoping someone else remembered that episode. Basil always the gracious host...😉

[@Behind_the_Wall_of_Sleep]

I could easily eat the entire bowl of salad : )

[@Downshiftology]

I'm right there with you. ;)

[@Arcenia13]

Here’s my plate!! 🥣

[@srip3793]

Woww,so yummy. Can you advise a vegetarian substitute for chicken. Will tofu blend with this salad dressing?

[@47Theroseofsharon]

What temperature do I cook the chicken at? I assume very high as I saw you turn up the temp to 400? I assume you meant 400 for 20 minutes? Looks like a delicious chicken Waldorf!

[@jenkenway]

Yummy! You mentioned you meal prep for a few days. Does it maintain its freshness? Planning to serve for Thanksgiving and need to make it beforehand. Thank you.

[@Downshiftology]

It's definitely best fresh if serving for guests, but I'm less particular for myself - ha! But it does stay crunchy for several days.

[@jenkenway]

@@Downshiftology Thanks for the reply!

[@WelshLioness]

Today is Lisa Day in our Kitchen ☺️ im doing your Waldorf Salad 😃

[@Liminal748]

I frickin' love Waldorf Salad. Greek yogurt is the best for sure oxoxox I usually add a dash of cinnamon.

[@deborahmower8539]

I love to make this with leftover turkey added.

[@Beehashe]

For Christmas I substitute chopped canned chestnuts for the walnuts.

[@Downshiftology]

Great sub!

[@jean6822]

I use red n green apples, pecans, some raisins, n celery n miracle whip.

[@isabeltorres8717]

So Good and delicious Thank you Lisa, you look amazing and beautiful💙💚💛💜

[@Downshiftology]

Thank you so much Isabel! 🥰

[@ImHereAlso]

Yum, Do the apples turn brown after a while? Thank you

[@daveklein2826]

No if you added the lemon juice

[@Aevans786]

Yum!!

[@s.z.6200]

Yum

[@steelhurricane4041]

😋 yummy

[@carmelaswartz4872]

Crazy, but this is something I’ve never made! How did that happen? But, thanks to your awesome video, I’m making a grocery list now, and including ingredients to make this. Thanks for another yummy idea for the holiday!

[@Downshiftology]

Hope you enjoy!

[@aomine0]

@Downshiftology can i use beets instead of grapes? Or will that overpower the apples?

[@edithjohnson337]

yummy

[@mimosveta]

you always make something that is like a kilometer and a half outside of my comfort zone. I will have to try this now... I guess.

[@Downshiftology]

You can do it!!

[@sonyavincent7450]

Me too. Salads scare me.

[@DdotRay86]

"I'm sorry sir, we're fresh out of Waldorf!"

[@teresaoconnell4790]

We use sour cream with a spoon of sugar to make the dressing at Ruby Tuesday.