I had some leftovers of cranberries and some celery root, and because I like combining fruits and veggies in salads I decided to make this simple side salad. It’s very easy to make mix of celeriac, little bit of apple, some cranberries (but raisins will work too, although they will add more sweetness) and spices. And this purple powder you see on the photos is pinch of pomegranate tea I found in my cupboard. I thought that it’s purple colour will look great with cranberries and it also added some fresh, fruity flavour to the salad. I think that hibiscus tea would also work great as an exotic addition.

Celeriac salad is juicy, nutty and balanced with a mix of sweet apple and sour cranberries. It will work great as an addition to fish or delicate white meat like chicken or turkey. It will also be a great snack or light Summery supper.

Celery root is a perfect source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin K – necessary for proper blood clotting. Also antioxidants and important minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium and manganese. Comparing to other root vegetables have quite low carb content , and it’s also low in glycemic index.

When buying celeriac choose medium-sized roots that are firm and free from soft spots or damage. Celeriac is available year round but is at its best from September to April, so it’s the last moment to make this delicious salad 🙂

celeriac and cranberry side salad

INGREDIENTS:

• about 250g celeriac/celery root
• half of small apple
• handful of dried cranberries
• pinch of himalayan salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp double cream
• optionally: pomegranate tea or hibiscus tea

DIRECTIONS

Peel and wash celery root, do the same with half of small apple. Grate both and combine together. Add little bit of salt and freshly ground pepper. Add handful of cranberries and about 2 tablespoons of double cream. Give it a good stir and set aside for couple minutes, so the flavours combine.

Optionally before serving sprinkle with pomegranate or hibiscus tea – it will add fresh and slightly fruity aroma. But if you don’t have any of these teas, just skip this step, salad will be also delicious.