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Overhead view of creamy celery root slaw with fresh herbs in a rustic ceramic bowl on a blue patterned tablecloth, surrounded by pâté, cornichons, whole grain mustard, crackers, a wooden-handled knife and a brass fork.

Celery Root Slaw

Celery root slaw deserves a spot at your next picnic. Crunchy, creamy, and bright with lemon and herbs. Très French. Très chic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Mandoline optional

Ingredients

  • 1 pound celery root julienned (like skinny matchsticks)
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup homemade mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Trim and peel a pound of celery root. Julienne it and place it in a medium bowl. Toss with ½ teaspoon of sea salt and let the celery root wilt for 10 minutes before adding the other ingredients.
  • Next add 1 minced shallot, 1 tablespoon of fresh, thinly sliced chives, 2 teaspoons of finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ cup homemade mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and sea salt (if needed) and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 8 hours in an airtight container until needed.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: French-inspired
Special Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Vegetarian
Season: Fall, Winter
Recipe Type: Holiday, Picnic, Salad, Sides