Ingredients

  • 2 firm ripe green apples
  • 1 firm ripe red apple
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey (optional)
  • Iceberg or Bibb lettuce leaves

Method

  • Core and quarter the apples (leave the skin on unless it is tough) and slice thin.
  • Put in a bowl and toss with the lemon juice to coat.
  • Add the celery and walnuts.
  • Cover and chill.
  • Mix the mayonnaise and honey (if you like a little sweetness in the dressing) together until smooth, add to the apple mixture, and toss.
  • Serve on a bed of lettuce.
  • Cranberry Waldorf Salad:
  • Reduce mayonnaise to about 1/4 cup and mix with 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce.
  • Omit the honey.
  • Add to the apple mixture and toss.