Zesty celery root - house beautiful

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeCelery root, about 3/4 lb, trimmed and peeled
½Lemon, plus 1/4 c freshly squeezed lemon juice
cupMayonnaise
2tablespoonsTo 3 T grainy Dijon-style mustard
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Immediately after trimming and peeling celery root, rub with lemon half to prevent browning. Set aside.

In a large serving bowl add lemon juice. Grate celery root into thin shreds and quickly transfer to the large bowl.

In a small bowl combine mayonnaise and mustard. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little lemon juice. Add the mayonnaise mixture to celery root and toss to blend well. Season with salt and pepper.

Cover bowl and chin until ready to serve. Salad can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Serves 4 to 6.

House Beautiful/May/94 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG