Pan-Fry

Don't hate me because I'm Waldorf

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January  8, 2011
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Don't hate me because I'm Waldorf
  • Serves 2-4
Author Notes

We schemed up a dressing that starts with apple cider vinegar and cider. Then we assembled a party of fresh pals for our Fuji. The surprise guest turned out to be Explorateur triple cream, taking mayo's place. This plays out like a traditional Waldorf, but one you can love. —Ginger's Kitchen

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 ounces cider vinegar
  • 2 ounces apple cider
  • 1/4 cup yellow raisins
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely zested peeled fresh ginger
  • zest of 1 key lime
  • 4 ounces Explorateur, a triple cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup jicama, julienned
  • 1/2 cup sliced fennel bulb
  • 1/2 cup julienned celeriac
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 chopped Fuji or honeycrisp apple (@10 oz.)
  • juice of 1 key lime
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • pinch of fresh grated pepper
  • 2 ounces fennel fronds
  • 5 ounces dry pan roasted hazelnuts, rough chopped
Directions
  1. Mix the cider vinegar with the cider. Add the yellow raisins so they plump up a bit. Smoosh the ginger, lime zest, and Explorateur cheese into the liquid. Set the dressing aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine the jicama, sliced fennel, onion, and apple. Pour the lime juice over the mix. Add the salt and pepper. Add some chopped fennel fronds, reserving half for garnish. Pan fry hazelnuts; add them to the salad. Toss with the dressing. Garnish with fennel fronds. Here's looking at you, Waldorf.
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12 Reviews

Helenthenanny
Helenthenanny January 13, 2011
this was really delicious SG!
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen January 14, 2011
Thanks, Helen!
 
Midge
Midge January 10, 2011
I think you all have taken the Waldorf to a whole new level. Yum!
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen January 10, 2011
Thanks, Midge. We got to visit Antonelli's Cheese Shop in Austin to buy all our cheeses enjoying their great samples and advice.
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen January 9, 2011
Thanks, guys. Let us know if you try this. We sure had fun developing a slew of salads in our little consortium this past week-end!
 
nannydeb
nannydeb January 10, 2011
I wish I could've been there! What fun!
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen January 10, 2011
We really missed you! Maybe we could use Skype for a future venture sometime...or you can all come up to Amherst!
 
drbabs
drbabs January 13, 2011
Last year A&M hosted a night where as many as possible cooked the same thing (shrimp biryani i think?)...maybe they'll do that again?
 
vvvanessa
vvvanessa January 9, 2011
waldorf-hating is so uncool. you win for best name!
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen January 10, 2011
Thanks! We do love the name...and the salad, too!
 
Kayb
Kayb January 9, 2011
YAY! Was feeling some real pain for the Waldorf after A&M dissed it....:) I love my Waldorf, anxious to try this version!
 
Sagegreen
Sagegreen January 14, 2011
Let us know if you do, Kayb. We sure had fine creating it.