Chef John's Waldorf Salad

Ingredients

• 0.75 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups creme fraiche
• ½ lemon , juiced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
• 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 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. 3

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