Waldorf salad recipe with orange and hazelnuts

Waldorf salad with orange is made just like the traditional Waldorf salad but has a fresh twist of orange with both orange peel in the dressing and pieces of orange mixed into the salad itself. As another modern twist, the walnuts that are typically sprinkled on top are replaced with toasted hazelnuts. They give a little extra crunch, and their taste goes wonderfully with the remaining ingredients. When the hazelnuts are toasted, their good taste is emphasized. However, the heat also causes the shells to loosen, and you can then remove these by rubbing the nuts against each other in a clean tea towel. The bitter taste of nuts is often in the shells, so it is a good idea to remove them. 

TIP: Also try this red cabbage salad with apples for your Christmas dinner.

Waldorf salad with orange for game or duck

Waldorf salad is often served on Christmas Eve, but it's generally an excellent accompaniment to game or duck. It has the perfect richness and sweetness that really complements the meat - especially when the Waldorf salad is made with orange, as here. 

Classic old-fashioned Waldorf salad

If you prefer the classic Waldorf, simply omit the orange, both in the salad itself and in the dressing. Feel free to add a little extra of the remaining ingredients, celery, apple and grapes, to make the portion suitable for the number of guests. 

More Christmas recipes

Here you will find everything from greener dishes for December to classic Christmas food:

• Roast pork with root vegetables
• Pumpkin salad
• Porchetta
• Homemade red cabbage salad
• Nut paste
• Christmas sauce