Chef John's Waldorf Salad

Chef John's Waldorf Salad

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.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

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

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

Directions

Step 1
Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.

Step 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.

Step 3
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547
Calories
49g
Fat
31g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat49g 62%
Saturated Fat10g 48%
Cholesterol36mg 12%
Sodium427mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars20g
Protein5g
Vitamin C23mg 115%
Calcium57mg 4%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium404mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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