Celery Root and Apple Slaw
Ingredients
| 1 small celery root, cut into strips | ||
| extra virgin olive oil | ||
| 5 basil leaves, Julienned | ||
| 2 medium fuji apples, cut into strips | ||
| Canola oil | ||
| 1 tsp lemon juice | ||
| 1 tsp unsalted buter | ||
| 2 tbs applejuice | ||
| kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste | ||
| lemon and lime zest |
Celery root is a under used vegetable.It is bright and crispy with a faint taste of celery. It is perfect paired with crispy tart apples. Grilling brings out an super sweet flavor.
Directions:
- Cut top and bottom off celery root. Peel it.
- Cut intl thin slices about 1/8 inch thick.
- Brush wilh olive oil and cook on a preheated grill on medium heat about 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and tender.
- Core apples and cut horixontally into 1/4 inch round slices, then in Julienne
- Brush with canola oil and grill aboutt 5 minutes per side turning once or twice.
- On a small platter, alternate slices of grilled celery root and apples.( mix together if you are making this dish as a raw salad.
- Combine lemon juice, butter, apple juice, salt and pepper in a small sauce pan.
- Bring the sauce to a boil and drizzle over apples and celery root.
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