The Ultimate Celery Root Salad

I love to make this nutty salad when I find celery roots which are firm and have the green leafy tops on them. You need to own a mandoline with a fine julienne blade or this salad will not have the correct texture. Adding the leaves, nuts, and cilantro is my touch.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt (Optional)
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon celery seed
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ lemon, zested and juiced
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1 large celery root with leaves - halved, peeled, and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place celery root and leaves, cilantro, and pecans in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, coriander, celery seed, and salt in a small bowl; pour over celery root and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.