Chef John's Waldorf Salad
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
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Instructions
- 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.
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