Celery Root Slaw

Name: Celery Root Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large celery root; 6 celery ribs, julienned; 1 cup julienned Swiss cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup minced fresh herbs (dill, tarragon, parsley and/or chives)

For a change from traditional cabbage slaw, try this easy celery slaw. It is delicious and has so much flavor.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 large celery root
6 celery ribs, julienned
1 cup julienned Swiss cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup minced fresh herbs (dill, tarragon, parsley and/or chives)

Directions

Peel and julienne celery root. Blanch for 1 minute in boiling water; drain. Rinse in cold water; drain well. Place in a large salad bowl; add celery and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper and herbs. Spoon over celery root mixture; toss gently. Chill at least 1 hour.

Editor's Note: Celery root can be planted from seed in spring and is harvested in late fall, or it may be purchased at most grocery stores and farmer's markets.