Celeriac Salad

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[5 ingredients]
celeriac salad
serves 2-3

Celeriac or celery root, must win the prize for the ugliest vegetable. But don’t be put off by its gnarley appearance. As the French know it makes the most wonderful salad when shaved.

In the video I’ve used sour cream for the dressing but I have a slight preference for this mayonnaise version. Feel free to try both and see which works best for you.

1 tablespoon dijon mustard
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 small celeriac
large handful roasted brazil nuts

1. Combine mustard and mayo in a large bowl. Season.

2. Using a knife, cut off the outer layer of the celeriac, being brutal to make sure there’s no husky brown stuff left.

3. Slice celeriac lengthwise into thin slices and then chop into match sticks.

prepare ahead?

Yes. Keeps in the fridge for a week or so.

leftover potential

Absolutely, One of those rare salads that can improve with age.

variations for fun

vegan / dairy-free – use a vegan mayonnaise.

nut-free – replace brazil nuts with a couple of chopped hard boiled eggs.

higher protein – serve with a softly poached egg or some pan fried tofu or toss in a drained can of beans.

mustard-free – skip the mustard and replace with some lemon juice or some finely grated fresh horseradish.

carnivore – skip the nuts and serve with a roast chicken or a good quality store bought BBQ chook.

greenery – while I love a white on white salad for a change, it can be nice to have a little colour. Toss in a few handfuls of torn flat leaf parsley leaves.

ribbon salad – instead of chopping the cereriac into matchsticks, use a vegetable peeler to shave into fine ribbons.

problem solving guide

too heavy – different mayonnaise will have different richness. If you find the salad a little heavy, toss in some lemon juice or sherry vinegar to brighten things up.

too dry – sounds like not enough dressing. Mix together a little more mayo and

bland – celeriac can need some help in the flavour department. So be generous with the salt and pepper. A little more mustard will help as well.

difficult to eat – try chopping the celeriac into smaller match sticks next time.

serving suggestions

While you could make a simple meal of it, I think of this as more of a side salad to serve alongside some good lentils or roast mushrooms.

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