German Celery Root Salad

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Description

Celery root salad (Selleriesalat) is a staple in Germany in winter. You can buy it ready-made in a jar but my mom always made it for us from scratch. If you like, you can add garlic or fresh herbs, but I prefer it plain.

Ingredients

  • 2 celeriac (celery root), peeled and cut into quarters
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or as needed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil

Instructions

  1. Combine celeriac pieces
  2. water
  3. and 1 tablespoon salt in a saucepan
  4. bring to a boil and cook until celeriac is soft
  5. 15 to 20 minutes. Drain
  6. reserving cooking liquid
  7. and set aside to cool
  8. about 1 hour. Cube celeriac and place in a bowl with onion.
  9. Stir together cooled cooking liquid
  10. vinegar
  11. and sugar. Pour over celeriac and onion. Add oil and mix well. Season with salt.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4

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