Colorado Waldorf Salad

 

This is my mother's version of the traditional recipe, which combines crisp, sweet Colorado apples with crunchy celery and walnuts. Instead of raisins, Mom uses tiny dried currants which are indigenous to Colorado.

 

4 Colorado apples such as Fuji, Cameo, Winesap or Red Delicious*

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1 tablespoon sugar

1/3 cup dried currants

2/3 cup chopped celery

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

 

Core and chop the apples into 1/2-inch pieces, and immediately toss them with the lemon juice to help prevent the apples from turning brown. Combine the mayonnaise and sugar in a medium bowl and stir until well combined. Add the apples and remaining ingredients and stir gently. Serve at once, or cover and chill for several hours. 6 servings.

 

*For more information about Colorado apple varieties, visit the Colorado Apple Administrative Committee's web site at www.coloradoapples.com.