Name: Chef John's Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Mayonnaise - ¾ cup; Creme fraiche - ¼ cup; Lemon, juiced - ½; Finely chopped tarragon - 1 tablespoon; White sugar - ½ teaspoon; Salt - ¼ teaspoon; Freshly ground black pepper - 1 pinch; Cayenne pepper - 1 pinch; Crisp, sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes - 2 large; Cubed (1/4 inch) celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well - 1 cup; Quartered seedless green grapes - 1 cup; Toasted walnut pieces - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Chef John's Waldorf Salad

1. Mayonnaise ¾ cup

2. Creme fraiche ¼ cup

3. Lemon, juiced ½

4. Finely chopped tarragon 1 tablespoon

5. White sugar ½ teaspoon

6. Salt ¼ teaspoon

7. Freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch

8. Cayenne pepper 1 pinch

9. Crisp, sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 large

10. Cubed (1/4 inch) celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well 1 cup

11. Quartered seedless green grapes 1 cup

12. Toasted walnut pieces ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Waldorf Salad

1 . Stage

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

2 . Stage

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 . Stage

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