This celery root slaw is a delicious way to enjoy a lesser-known root vegetable. The addition of apples, fennel and an apple cider vinaigrette creates a crunchy, flavorful side dish that will have everyone asking for more!
1poundcelery root1 medium, peeled, grated or in julienne form
¼cupsugar
½teaspoonsalt
1mediumfennelthinly sliced or in julienne form
4-5ribscelerythinly sliced at an angle
2tablespoonscelery leaveschopped
½cupparsleyItalian flat-leaf, finely chopped
2tablespoonstarragonfresh, chopped
2tart green applescut into thin matchsticks; toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Vinaigrette:
½cupolive oilextra virgin
3tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonDijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine the julienned celery root in a large mixing bowl, with the sugar and salt. Toss together properly and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Then, strain and gently squeeze to remove most of the excess liquid. Discard this excess liquid.
Combine the celery root, fennel, celery and celery leaves, parsley, tarragon and apple. Combine gently.
Whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette and add to the slaw ingredients. Toss together properly.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. *recipe adapted from Food and Wine