CHEF JOHN'S WALDORF SALAD

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A fruit salad has to be pretty darn good to actually get a name, and the venerable Waldorf salad is certainly worthy. Embellish this as you see fit, but I really like it best with just the four ingredients seen here. Things like dried cranberries can add a nice seasonal touch but, for me, the chewy fruit gets in the way of that addictive crunchy/crisp texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup creme fraiche
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 large crisp, sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup cubed (1/4 inch) celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well
1 cup quartered seedless green grapes
½ cup toasted walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.
  • Place apples, celery root, grapes, and walnut pieces in a large bowl. Toss with about 1/2 cup of dressing. Add more dressing until salad components are well coated but not swimming in dressing. You might not need all the dressing.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 48.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 426.5 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

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