Waldorf Salad

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core and medium dice the red delicious apples.
2. 2
   Apples start with approximately 2 pounds of apple to yield 1 1/4 pounds of diced apple.
3. 3
   Place in a mixing bowl and mix with the lemon juice.
4. 4
   This will keep the apple from discoloring.
5. 5
   Before dicing the celery, blanch it in boiling water for 60 seconds and cool it with cold water.
6. 6
   This will bring out the sweet flavor and extend the salads shelf life.
7. 7
   Combine diced apple, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and chill.
8. 8
   Serve on a bed of lettuce topped with walnuts and add a simple fruit garnish.
9. 9
   Traditionally this is also served with tiny sweet finger sandwiches.
10. 10
    (Example: date nut bread and raspberry jam.)