Chef John's Waldorf Salad

Name: Chef John's Waldorf Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 🥫 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

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
4 Servings
$10

Chef John's Waldorf Salad

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
4 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Dressing
- 🥫 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
Main Salad
- 🍎 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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

547

Calories

5
Protein
31
Carbs
49
Fats

💡 To make this salad even more refreshing, chill the dressing before tossing.Add dried cranberries or diced pears for a seasonal twist.Use Greek yogurt as a substitute for creme fraiche for a healthier option.