Winter Slaw

Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a crispy root vegetable with a parsley and celery aroma. It is excellent eaten raw or cooked. To avoid discolouration, grate just before adding to vinaigrette.
Originally published December, 2009
Recipes by Paula Bowman
Photo by Edward Pond

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp poppy seeds
• 6 cups Savoy cabbage, cored and finely shredded
• 1 1/2 cups celery root, peeled and coarsely grated
• 1 cup carrot, coarsely grated
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and poppy seeds together until well blended and sugar is dissolved.
2. In a large bowl, pour vinaigrette over remaining ingredients. Toss until thoroughly blended. Chill at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld. Serve alongside stuffed burgers.