Celery Root Remoulade for a Crunchy Practice Thanksgiving

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Celery Root Remoulade for a Crunchy Practice Thanksgiving
70 min.
10
139kcal

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As the crisp autumn air heralds the arrival of Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to experiment with vibrant flavors and textures in your holiday spread. Our Celery Root Remoulade offers a delightful mix of crunch and creaminess, making it a standout antipasto or appetizer for your festive gathering. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish not only adds a refreshing palate cleanser to your table, but also impresses your guests with its unique taste and presentation.

At the heart of this recipe is the humble celery root, a versatile vegetable with a slightly nutty flavor that beautifully complements the zesty, tangy notes of our homemade remoulade. Tossed with creamy crème fraîche, tangy white wine vinaigrette, and a hint of lemon juice, this dish bursts with freshness. The added crunch of toasted walnuts and the sweet-tart black currents elevate the dish to new heights, providing an intriguing contrast that will keep your guests coming back for more.

Ready in just 70 minutes and serving up to 10 people, this dish is perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger holiday feasts. Preparing it ahead of time allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it an effortless addition to your Thanksgiving table. Serve chilled for a bright, appetizing start to your Thanksgiving festivities!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound celery root 
  • 0.5 cup crème fraîche at room temperature ()
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper black
  • cup walnuts toasted chopped ()
  • 0.5 cup white wine vinaigrette (3 to 1 oil to vinegar ratio)
  • cup currents black
  • cup currents black

Equipment

  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • mandoline
  • chefs knife

Directions

  1. Using a large, heavy chefs knife cut off the top and bottom of the celery root. Then use a sturdy paring knife to remove the skin. Be a bit aggressive in peeling. Next, use a mandoline or a chefs knife cut the celery root into 1/8-inch matchsticks. The end result should be about 1 pound.
  2. Combine the crème fraîche, vinaigrette and lemon juice in a medium mixing bowl; stir until well incorporated.
  3. Add the celery root, celery, walnuts, currants and parsley. Toss the ingredients together until blended. Cover and refrigerate two to eight hours before serving.
  4. Serve chilled.Like this:Like Loading...

Nutrition Facts

Calories139kcal
Protein9.14%
Fat65.08%
Carbs25.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.4
Glycemic Load
2.01
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.7621737420559%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.32mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
8.1mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.15kcal
6.96%
Fat:10.09g
15.53%
Saturated Fat:1.94g
12.11%
Carbohydrates:9g
3%
Net Carbohydrates:6.86g
2.49%
Sugar:1.94g
2.16%
Cholesterol:6.78mg
2.26%
Sodium:306.69mg
13.33%
Alcohol:1.24g
100%
Alcohol %:1.46%
100%
Protein:3.19g
6.38%
Vitamin K:77.8µg
74.09%
Manganese:0.54mg
27.02%
Phosphorus:131.56mg
13.16%
Copper:0.24mg
12.11%
Vitamin C:9.88mg
11.98%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.45%
Magnesium:36.15mg
9.04%
Fiber:2.13g
8.54%
Potassium:297.12mg
8.49%
Vitamin A:327.28IU
6.55%
Iron:1.06mg
5.86%
Calcium:58.17mg
5.82%
Folate:22.4µg
5.6%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.31%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.86%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.48%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.64%
Vitamin B3:0.67mg
3.36%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.63%
Selenium:1.5µg
2.14%
Source:SippitySup