Celeriac-Pear Salad with Fig Vinaigrette

Celeriac, also known as celery root, is a crisp counterpoint to the lush, soft pear in this meal-sized salad.

SERVES 2

1 bulb celeriac, cut into matchsticks

2 Bosc pears, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced

1 red onion, cut into half-moons

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

3 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1⁄4 cup grapeseed oil

2 tablespoons minced fresh fig

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1⁄4 teaspoon celery seed

1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper

  1. In a large bowl, toss together celeriac, pears, and onion.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, oil, fig, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Drizzle over salad and serve.

CELERIAC 101

Celeriac is a bulbous root vegetable. Unlike many root vegetables, it is very low in starch. While it can be eaten cooked or raw, the rough, bumpy skin needs to be removed. It has a light, celery-like flavor.