A well made Waldorf Salad is a staple of the elegant buffets served on cruise liners. It may be served as a side dish or a light dessert. Since it is the season for picnics, brunches, and potluck barbecues: the time is perfect for a taste which always means vacation smiles.
Actual preparation time for this is about 5 minutes. The secret to its flavor is to chill it long enough for the Mayonnaise to take on the tastes of the ingredients.
Ingredients
4 large Red Apples, unpeeled and diced (about 2 cups)
1 rib Celery, minced (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup chopped Pecans, toasted
1/3 cup black Raisins
2/3 cup miniature Marshmallows
2/3 cup green seedless Grapes, cut in half
1 tin Mandarin Oranges, drained
1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Fat-Free will work)
Method
Mix all the ingredients together, and allow to chill for at least 4 hours.
Stir again, and serve.
Note: Do not omit the Marshmallows. The small amount of sweetness which the Mayonnaise will absorb from them is important to the finished product.
Copyright 2002 Eddy Robey
Excerpts from It's Not Just Chicken Soup.
hosted by the Gantseh Megillah
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