This is for Cindy who in the 7/7/09 newsletter was searching for an apple salad recipe that she recently had at a restaurant. This was a family favorite growing up and is still a big hit. Other versions omit the raisins and oranges and add grapes.
Robbie IN

Waldorf Salad

1 orange
2 cups diced, unpeeled apple
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup whipped topping
Salad greens or lettuce

Zest orange for the 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; peel and section orange over a bowl to catch any juices. Cut each orange section in half; reserve 1 tablespoon of the collected orange juice. In a bowl combine diced apple, orange peel, raisins, celery, walnuts, and orange pieces.

In a separate bowl, blend together mayonnaise, sugar, and reserved orange juice. Fold in whipped topping and gently stir into apple Waldorf salad mixture.

Arrange salad greens on serving plates and top with Waldorf salad. Serves 6.
Robbie IN

http://www.nancyskitchen.com