19 Reviews of Waldorf Salad

From: LastBaron

On May 29, 2003

This is NOT the original Waldorf salad, no matter what the newspaper may have told you. A Waldorf salad, according to the Waldof-Astoria's own culinary director, has NEVER had banana or miniature marshmallows in it. I suspect that was a Southern addition. The remainder of the ingredients is accurate.

From: Laudee

On Jan 26, 2003

I made this salad for the Pick Your Chef cook-a-thon. I omitted the celery and red grapes, due to personal preference, otherwise, followed the directions as given. It's very easy to assemble, and the taste is lovely. We enjoyed it with your German Spareribs and Kraut recipe. Thanks for sharing this tasty dish. Laudee

From: tal1962

On Sep 17, 2003

Neither commentator here is correct. The original recipe had only apples, celelry, lemon juice and mayonaise. See the history below: Waldorf salad [WAWL-dorf] Created at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in the 1896 not by a chef but by the maître d'hôtel Oscar Tschirky, the Waldorf salad was an instant success.the original version of this salad contained only apples, celery and mayonnaise. Chopped walnuts later became an integral part of the dish. Waldorf salad is usually served on top of a bed of lettuce.

From: ~Patrish

On Nov 25, 2005

This was the salad I made for Thanksgiving this year. I prepared it the day before and it turned out extremely well and was very much enjoyed by all. I'm sure I'll be making it again and again. Got lots of compliments. Thanks for sharing!

From: Chef #183258

On Apr 22, 2006

From: Chef #236653

On Nov 21, 2005

Delicious! Delighted to have found the exact recipe that my mother in law used every holiday. She has been gone for many years and this recipe brought back many happy memories for my husband. Thank you so much for making our holiday celebrations even more joyful!

From: Got Milk?

On May 15, 2005

This recipe is great and so easy to make. I had never had it with bananas but it was great. I made it one friday night and was making more again on Sunday. Thank You!

From: Lazy Chef 2

On Nov 3, 2009

I made this for dinner tonight...it was delish! Reminds me of my grandmothers only updated lol! Out of preference I left out the bananas and marshmallows...I added a couple of sprinkles of nutmeg...It was a huge hit...will make this many times again...Thanks so much for posting this great recipe!!

From: Kelly in SC

On Nov 21, 2004

It really doesn't matter whether this is the original recipe or not, this is the best waldorf salad I have ever made. Everyone loved it! Other than omiting the banannas I followed the recipe exactly.

From: lilacspring

On Aug 21, 2006

Your salad recipe was a big hit, although my husband has asked me to leave out the marshmallows next time!