Celeriac & Apple Salad: Take One

Adapted from Farmer John's Cookbook.

The description says it will make your mouth water. I was very skeptical, especially after misreading the recipe and adding 2 1/2 tablespoons (not 2 teaspoons) of mustard. But it really does get better after being refrigerated for a while. In fact, it was best on the 3rd and last day I had it.

4 cups of water
3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice
2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into strips
1 large celeriac, peeled and cut into to thin strips

Put the the apples & celeriac into a bowl with water and lemon juice to prevent browning. Leave approximately 15 minutes.

1/2-1 cup chopped walnuts or almonds or combination

Toss the walnuts in a skillet over high heat (don't add oil or anything) until they start to brown.

1 1/2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp of mayonaise
1 tblsp heavy cream
1-2 tblsp of Dijon Mustard
1-2 tsp of Marjoram
1/2 tsp Pepper

Drain the celeriac and apples and return to bowl. Pour apple cider vinegar over and mix. Add the nuts.

Mix the mayo, cream, mustard, marjoram, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the celeriac and apples and toss to coat.

Chill over night.