Name: Waldorf Salad with Cranberries and Pecans in Radicchio Cups
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 6 Granny Smith apples (about 2 1/2 pounds), unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 1/2 cups chopped radishes; 3/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 cups watercress leaves; 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted, chopped; 2 heads of radicchio, leaves separated

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Waldorf Salad with Cranberries and Pecans in Radicchio CupsPornchai Mittongtare

This updated classic adds dashes of red — and depth of flavor — to the usual apple, celery, and walnut mix. Make the salad ahead and refrigerate, then add the watercress and pecans right before serving.

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