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Chef John's Waldorf Salad

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20 min

Chef John's Waldorf Salad

Chef John's Waldorf Salad Photo 1

Time

20 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

547

Rating

4.00★ (16)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
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.

Ingredients

  • mayonnaise: 0.75 cup
  • crème fraiche: 0.25 cup
  • lemon: 0.5 piece (juiced)
  • tarragon: 1 Tbsp (finely chopped)
  • white sugar: 0.5 tsp
  • salt: 0.25 tsp
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper: 1 piece
  • pinch cayenne pepper: 1 piece
  • crisp, sweet apples: 2 piece (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  • celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well: 1 cup (1/4 inch, cubed)
  • quartered seedless green grapes: 1 cup
  • walnut pieces: 0.5 cup (toasted)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.
    Chef John's Waldorf Salad Photo 2
  2. 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.
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  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
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