Southern Waldorf Salad Recipe

Name: Southern Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 qt. water; 4 tablespoons plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided; 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp; 8 ounces baby red potatoes, quartered; 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves); 2 teaspoons minced shallot; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 cups sliced fresh peaches (from about 3 peaches); 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts (from about 4 lettuce hearts); 2 cups thinly sliced watermelon radishes (from about 4 to 6 radishes)

Servings: persons

2 qt. water
4 tablespoons plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp
8 ounces baby red potatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
2 teaspoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups sliced fresh peaches (from about 3 peaches)
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts (from about 4 lettuce hearts)
2 cups thinly sliced watermelon radishes (from about 4 to 6 radishes)

1
Combine water and 2 tablespoons of the salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high. Remove from heat. Add shrimp; cover and let stand until shrimp curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from liquid, and cool on a wire rack on a baking sheet, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons of the salt, and water to cover in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool 10 minutes.
3
Whisk together Champagne vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, shallot, herbs, celery seeds, mustard seeds, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly.
4
Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons of dressing; let stand 10 minutes. Toss peaches with 2 tablespoons of dressing; let stand 10 minutes.
5
Combine potatoes, romaine, and radishes in a large bowl. Toss with 2 tablespoons of dressing. Stir in shrimp and peaches. Divide mixture evenly among 6 plates; sprinkle with pecans. Drizzle with remaining dressing, and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 qt. water, 4 tablespoons plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided, 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp, 8 ounces baby red potatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Southern Waldorf Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southern Waldorf Salad

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