A Waldorf Salad by Any Other Name

As I joked about in the video, a fruit salad has to be pretty damn good to actually get a name, and the venerable Waldorf salad is certainly worthy.

I realize that there are a small group of you who won’t be able to wrap your heads around mayonnaise with fruit, and that’s a shame, since it means you won’t get to enjoy one of the great combinations of all time. By the way, if you are one of the aforementioned people, but like mayo slathered all over your sandwich, containing slices of sweet, ripe tomato, and caramelized onions, then you have some explaining to do. Also, coleslaw. I rest my case. 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. I really hope you give this old-school, but timeless Waldorf salad a try soon. Enjoy! Ingredients for about 1 cup dressing (enough for 2 Waldorf salads below): 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup crème fraiche or sour cream (I used CF) juice from 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch freshly ground black pepper pinch cayenne 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon For 2 large or 4 appetizer sized Waldorf salads: 2 large crisp, sweet apples, cut in 1/2 inch cubes 1 cup small cubed celery root 1 cup quartered seedless grapes 1/2 cup toasted walnuts pieces