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Chef John's Waldorf Salad
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
20 minutes
Classic salad with chopped celery root, creamy dressing in 4 ingredients by Chef John.
Ingredients:
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup creme fraiche
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
- 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 pinch freshly ground black 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
- 0.5 cup toasted walnut pieces
Instructions:
- Combine the mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Combine apples, celery root, grapes, and walnut pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of dressing, adding more as needed until everything is evenly coated without excess pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Adjust to taste.
- Enjoy right away or refrigerate for optimal freshness for up to a day.
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