Pear and Celery Root Salad Recipe

Name: Pear and Celery Root Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium Bosc, Devoe or D'Anjou pears, ripe but firm; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar; ⅓ cup peanut or other neutral flavored vegetable oil; 2 cups shredded celery root; 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups torn red leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

3 medium Bosc, Devoe or D'Anjou pears, ripe but firm
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
⅓ cup peanut or other neutral flavored vegetable oil
2 cups shredded celery root
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups torn red leaf lettuce

1
To make the pear salad, peel and quarter the pears.
2
Cut away the cores and cut each quarter into 3 slices.
3
Toss in a bowl with salt, pepper, sugar, vinegar and oil.
4
Refrigerate for 1 hour, tossing ingredients at least once more.
5
To make the celery root salad, place the celery root in a bowl and mix in the mayonnaise and lemon juice.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated.
8
To assemble the salad, place the lettuce in a bowl.
9
Add a little of the vinaigrette from the pears and toss to coat the leaves.
10
Divide the lettuce among 4 plates.
11
Fan the pears in a circle around the lettuce.
12
Place a small mound of the celery root salad in the center of each plate.
13
Serve immediately

251

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium Bosc, Devoe or D'Anjou pears, ripe but firm, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Pear and Celery Root Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pear and Celery Root Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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