Advertisement
Easy
By David Tanis
Published 2008
Celery root is typically dressed with mayonnaise, but here it’s bathed in crème fraîche, mustard, and horseradish. I like to serve this salad with the duck and lentils, as a sort of condiment. But it’s also a lovely first course, paired with smoked fish and watercress.
Peel the celery root and cut into matchstick shapes about 3 inches long. Put the celery root in a bowl. Salt lightly, then add the lemon juice and toss well. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.
Drain the celery root and blot with towels. Dress with the crème fraîche, mustard, and horseradish. Add salt and pepper to taste—a pinch of cayenne is good too. Spri