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Celery Root Remoulade

Celeriac, or celery root is a lovely root vegetable with a mild celery flavour. It is a wonderful addition to soups or stews and can be made into a fresh tasting grated salad such as this classic French dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound celery root
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish or finely minced sweet pickle
  • 1 teaspoon capers , rinsed and drained, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • Garnish: minced fresh parsley or julienned green apple

Instructions

  1. Trim, peel and halve lengthwise the celery root.
  2. Cut each half lengthwise into 2 or more pieces, whatever will fit into the feed tube of your food processor.
  3. With shredding disk in place, coarsely shred the celery root. or hand shred with a box grater.
  4. In 1-quart bowl, toss the shredded celery root with salt and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
  5. Cover and set aside to soften for 30 to 60 minutes.