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Waldorf Salad is one of my favorite dishes EVER. I've loved it ever since I was a little girl and my mom referred to it as "Apple Salad". I remember my mother only really making it to take to parties or get-togethers, but I'm not sure why, because its so easy to make.

There are so many fun variations on it as well. The basis is apples, marshmallows, celery and mayo. But aside from those 4 key ingredients, you can really mix in whatever suits your tastebuds! My favorite version is bright green crisp granny smith apples, celery, mayo, dry roasted peanuts, raisins and marshmallows. Other options include adding different meat choices; diced chicken or turkey breast or albacore tuna. You can also substitute raisins for fresh grapes, seedless oranges, cherries or strawberries. Nuts are another ingredient that are totally interchangeable. I think I'm the only person who would prefer peanuts, but I'm not big fan of nuts with the exception of almonds which I think are much too expensive. Perhaps the most common nut addition is walnuts.

If you haven't ever tried this salad, I definitely recommend playing around with your own favorites to make your favorite version. Like I mentioned before, it is a great salad to throw together quickly to entertain a few guests, but I certainly enjoy it week after week on a casual Tuesday night as well! Here is basic recipe to get you started. It should be easy enough to follow and "Ad-Lib" in your own personal faves.

Basic Waldorf Salad

(4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each)

3 apples, finely chopped
1/3 cup Planters Lightly Salted Mix, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery

1/3 cup raisins
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise

Enough Mini Marshmallows to taste