Waldorf Salad is Like Eating a Rainbow

If you’ve ever wished your kids would eat salad, maybe the Waldorf is for you. Oscar Tschirky, the maître d'hôtel of the famed Waldorf Astoria, must have had his kids in mind when he created this colorful, child-friendly salad a century ago. It’s the perfect combination of crunchy veggies, sweet fruit and toasted nuts. Ben and Nick call it “trail mix salad.”

We’ve updated the ingredients and flavors of this classic slightly to appeal to our boys’ tastes. It makes the perfect side dish for lunch or dinner, and even a weekend snack. The best thing though, is how the boys customized it … they eat it in butter lettuce cups. It’s fun, delicious and healthy.

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