Apple, Celery Root & Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts

Apple, Celery Root & Fennel Salad with Hazelnuts

Salads

Serves 6

A truly interesting salad perfect for winter meals. It requires a few less-common ingredients that are worth getting to know.

Ingredients #

  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cider or sherry vinegar
  • 3 tbsp grated fresh horseradish
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored, sliced, and cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 small celery root (about 8oz), peeled, sliced, and cut into matchsticks
  • 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions #

In a large bowl, combine the shallots and vinegar and let stand for 10 minutes. Whisk in the horseradish, oil, honey, and 1/2 tsp each of salt and black pepper.

Add the apple, celery root and fennel. Toss to combine thoroughly. Mix in the herbs, correct seasoning to taste, and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with chopped hazelnuts.