French-inspired Easy

Celery Root and Apple Salad

Name: Celery Root and Apple Salad
Prep time: PT25MINUTES
Total time: PT45MINUTES
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients: 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp salt; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 lb celery root (peeled); 1 large Granny Smith apple; 2 items scallions (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tbsp fresh tarragon (chopped, optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper

A bright, crunchy slaw with a tangy sour cream dressing

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⏱️ 45 minutes Total Time

🍽️ 4 Serves

195 Calories

2g Protein

14g Carbs

15g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Shredding earthy celery root and tart apple directly into the dressing prevents oxidation while keeping the texture crisp. This salad benefits from a short rest in the fridge, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and absorb the fresh herbs.

Instructions

Whisk the lemon juice, mustard, honey, and salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly to create a smooth emulsion, then whisk in the sour cream until combined.

💡 Whisking while drizzling the oil ensures the dressing won't separate.

Grate the celery root and apple using a food processor fitted with a shredding disk or the coarse holes of a box grater. Stir them immediately into the dressing to coat every piece; the acidity prevents the flesh from turning brown.

💡 Celery root discolors quickly when exposed to air, so move fast between grating and mixing.

Fold in the scallions, parsley, and tarragon. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

Serve cold as a crisp contrast to roasted vegetables or hearty mains.