Celery Root Slaw

Directions

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   In a large bowl, combine the celery root, carrot, onion, and parsley.
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   Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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   Toss the slaw until the ingredients are well blended.
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   Feel free to make the slaw an hour or two in advance; the flavor gets better as it sits.
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   Celery Root
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   Lets be frank: celery root (also called celeriac) is not the prettiest vegetable on the planet; it looks a bit gnarly with a lot of bumps and little knobby roots at the bottom.
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   But underneath the disguise lies a delicious surprisea flavor similar to that of celery, but a little milder, rounder, and nuttier.
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   Its flesh is smooth and dense, a bit like a firm potato.
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   It is terrific raw or cooked and mashed, like other winter root vegetables.
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    For this recipe, the celery root can be thinly sliced by hand or on a mandoline.
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    As a last resort, grate it on a box grater.