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

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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.