Celery-Root Remoulade
- 2 large celery roots (celeriac), about 1 pound
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- 1 large tart green apple (such as pippin or Granny Smith), peeled and cored
- 2 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Celery root has a very tough peel and discolors easily, so work quickly.
- Use a sharp sturdy paring knife to cut away the peel.
- Rub the white flesh with a little of the lemon juice.
- Cut the celery root into chunks that will fit into the tube of a food processor fitted with the shredding blade.
- (You can also shred the celery root with a mandoline.)
- Shred the celery root, then toss in a large bowl with the remaining lemon juice and salt and cover tightly.
- Cut the apple into julienne with a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Toss with the shredded celery root and cover.
- Prepare the dressing: In a warm medium bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in the oil until emulsified.
- Whisk in the mayonnaise.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Fold the dressing into the celery-root mixture and taste for seasoning, Cover and refrigerate until well-chilled.
- (The salad will keep for several days if kept covered and refrigerated.)
- When ready to serve, sprinkle with the parsley.
celery roots, lemon juice, salt, apple, redwine vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, olive oil, mayonnaise, parsley
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/celery-root-remoulade (may not work)