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Waldorf Risotto Recipe - #WaldorfSaladRefresh

July 14, 2015 by athomewithrebecka 2 Comments

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Waldorf risotto is a delicious side dish recipe, combining the flavors of a classic Waldorf salad with the creaminess of risotto.

Waldorf risotto is a delicious side dish recipe, combining the flavors of a classic Waldorf salad with the creaminess of risotto.

If you love the dreaminess of a classic Waldorf salad, you're going to die for my remixed version, Waldorf risotto!

The warm, apple infused risotto is the perfect balance to the crispy, tart salad. I finished the dish with a spicy crunch of California candied cayenne walnuts. The flavor combination is out of this world, and I've chosen this Waldorf risotto recipe as my submission for this year's recipe challenge.

Another delicious risotto recipe to try is my Red Beet Risotto

California Walnuts presents, the Waldorf Salad Refresh Recipe Contest. Wish me luck, and enjoy this Waldorf risotto recipe!

#WaldorfSaladRefresh

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Waldorf risotto is a delicious side dish recipe, combining the flavors of a classic Waldorf salad with the creaminess of risotto.

Waldorf Risotto

Rebecka Evans
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 red crisp apples
  • 4 large celery stalks
  • 1 cup mayonnaise divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoon lemon juice divided
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup California walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

For the Salad

  • Slice apples across lengthwise into ¼ inch rounds, thinly slice each round into match stick lengths, toss in a large mixing bowl with 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
  • Reserve 1 cup match stick apples, set aside
  • Thinly slice 3 celery stalks, combine slices with apples
  • Add ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar to cut apples and celery and toss, cover and refrigerate until ready to use

For the Risotto

  • Diced the reserved match stick apples, you should have about 4 tablespoons
  • Dice 1 stalk celery, combine diced apples and celery with a pinch of salt and ½ teaspoon sugar
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat, melt 1 teaspoon butter
  • Saute diced celery and apples until Al dente, (tender but not soft), remove from pan and set aside
  • Heat 4 cups apple cider in a saucepan, keep warm

For the Candied Cayenne Walnuts

  • Add walnuts to non-stick pan, turn heat to medium, sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over nuts, allow sugar to melt, When sugar is almost melted or begins to caramelize, stir or toss walnuts to coat evenly. Pour candied walnuts out onto a piece of waxed paper and sprinkle with cayenne pepper, cool and rough chop

For the Risotto

  • Add 1 teaspoon butter and ¼ teaspoon olive oil to the same pan the apples were cooked in.
  • Stir in 1 cup arborio rice, saute for 3-5 minutes stirring occasionally to coat rice kernels
  • Begin making risotto by adding 1 cup of apple juice at a time to sauteed rice, allow liquid to absorb, and continue adding liquid 1 cup at a time, until all 4 cups are incorporated, this will take about 25 minutes. Risotto should be tender but not mushy, more liquid can be added if the rice is still tough, add 1 cup water until absorbed and test again until desired consistency.
  • Turn heat off.
  • Add cooked apples and celery and 1 teaspoon butter to risotto mixture, stir to combine. Finally, add ½ cup mayonnaise. Season with additional lemon juice, and salt to taste

To serve

  • Ladle ½ cup risotto portion onto plate, top risotto with prepared Waldorf salad, and sprinkle with candied cayenne walnuts
Tried this recipe?Mention @athomewithrebecka or tag #athomewithrebecka!

 

 

Waldorf Risotto

For a list of all the contest entries, visit Waldorf Salad Refresh Recipe Challenge on PINTEREST

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  1. Susan Bickta

    July 15, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Wow!!! Great idea! Looks delicious.....

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    • athomewithrebecka

      July 15, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Thank you so much Susan! Best of luck in the contest!

      Reply

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