Chef John's Waldorf Salad
Chef John's Waldorf Salad takes about 20 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 4g of protein, 44g of fat, and a total of 507 calories. For $1.69 per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. A few people really liked this side dish. Head to the store and pick up crème fraîche, salt, white sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet. 63 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 50%, which is solid. Similar recipes include Chef John’s Lasagna, Chef John's Stuffed Peppers, and Chef John's Shepherd's Pie.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 large crisp, sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup cubed (1/4 inch) celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1 cup quartered seedless green grapes
1/2 lemon, juiced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
Equipment:
whisk
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. 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. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Step by step:
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.
3. Add more dressing until salad components are well coated but not swimming in dressing. You might not need all the dressing.
4. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Information:
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