Celery Root Slaw Recipe

Name: Celery Root Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds; see Note), peeled and cut into matchsticks; 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup Best Mayonnaise (page 246) or quality store-bought mayo; 1/4 cup sour cream; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds; see Note), peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup Best Mayonnaise (page 246) or quality store-bought mayo
1/4 cup sour cream
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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In a large bowl, combine the celery root, carrot, onion, and parsley.
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Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Toss the slaw until the ingredients are well blended.
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Feel free to make the slaw an hour or two in advance; the flavor gets better as it sits.
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Celery Root
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Lets be frank: celery root (also called celeriac) is not the prettiest vegetable on the planet; it looks a bit gnarly with a lot of bumps and little knobby roots at the bottom.
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But underneath the disguise lies a delicious surprisea flavor similar to that of celery, but a little milder, rounder, and nuttier.
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Its flesh is smooth and dense, a bit like a firm potato.
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It is terrific raw or cooked and mashed, like other winter root vegetables.
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For this recipe, the celery root can be thinly sliced by hand or on a mandoline.
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As a last resort, grate it on a box grater.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 celery root (about 1 1/2 pounds; see Note), peeled and cut into matchsticks, 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Celery Root Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Celery Root Slaw

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