Waldorf salad is one of those dishes that never really goes out of fashion. The combination of fresh apple, crunchy celery, creamy dressing and walnuts is simple, yet surprisingly versatile. Whether you serve the salad at a barbecue, as a light lunch, with a festive dinner or on a buffet, with a few small adjustments you can give it a completely different twist each time. It is precisely that versatility that makes Waldorf salad so beloved. The classic version is delicious as it is, but ingredients like smoked chicken, avocado, blue cheese or prawns also go very well with it. That way you can effortlessly create a salad that matches the season or the occasion.

In this article you will discover ten tasty variations, get tips for the best dressing and read which herbs and spices bring out the fresh flavors even more.

What is a Waldorf salad?

The Waldorf salad has its origins in the famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. At the end of the nineteenth century a simple salad of apple, celery