Waldorf salad
noun
Wal·dorf salad
ˈwȯl-ˌdȯrf- 
: a salad made typically of diced apples, celery, nuts, and mayonnaise
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Its namesake Waldorf salad—a crisp mixture of apples and celery tossed in creamy mayonnaise, created in the late nineteenth century by Oscar Tschirky, the original maître d’hôtel—became a staple of innumerable luncheons, a pillar of countless Junior League cookbooks.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Known for the invention of famous menu items like the piña colada (created at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan) and the Waldorf salad (created at Waldorf Astoria New York), Hilton’s culinary programming continues to evolve.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The hotel boasts remarkable history — the creation of the eggs benedict is cited as having happened on-site, and the iconic Waldorf salad was, of course, created there, according to Hilton.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Enjoyed on their own in an old-fashioned apple pie, in a Waldorf salad (Granny Smiths and Gala apples are best for this classic dish), or in homemade applesauce on a cozy fall day, apples are one of the most beloved types of fruit.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Settle in for American classics like oysters Rockefeller, Waldorf salad, chops and steak, beef Wellington and more.
Go to the Commodore just for its picturesque views, or stop in after a hike at Lapham Peak less than five miles south.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Known for the invention of famous menu items like the piña colada (created at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan) and the Waldorf salad (created at Waldorf Astoria New York), Hilton’s culinary programming continues to evolve.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The hotel boasts remarkable history — the creation of the eggs benedict is cited as having happened on-site, and the iconic Waldorf salad was, of course, created there, according to Hilton.
—Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Enjoyed on their own in an old-fashioned apple pie, in a Waldorf salad (Granny Smiths and Gala apples are best for this classic dish), or in homemade applesauce on a cozy fall day, apples are one of the most beloved types of fruit.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2024
Settle in for American classics like oysters Rockefeller, Waldorf salad, chops and steak, beef Wellington and more.
Go to the Commodore just for its picturesque views, or stop in after a hike at Lapham Peak less than five miles south.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Waldorf salad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Waldorf%20salad. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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Waldorf salad
noun
Wal·dorf salad
ˌwȯl-ˌdȯrf-
: a salad usually containing apples, celery, nuts, and mayonnaise
Etymology
named for the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City
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