Chef John's Waldorf Salad

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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.

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

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

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

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

Directions

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

  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.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

547 Calories
49g Fat
31g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 547
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49g 62%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 427mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 404mg 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.