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    Home » Recipes » No Cook Salad Recipes

    Celeri Remoulade

    Published: Oct 19, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

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    Celeri remoulade is a classic French salad that features only 1 vegetable! This is a no cook salad too. It simply cannot get any easier than this, and you’ll be surprised how delicious it tastes.

    Celeri Remoulade served on a pink plate this recipe
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love Celeri Remoulade
    • What Does the Word Remoulade Mean?
    • Who Invented Remoulade?
    • How Long Does Remoulade Sauce Keep?
    • Recipe Overview
    • Ingredients
    • Variations and Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • How to Make Sauce Celeri Remoulade
    • How to Assemble the Salad
    • What Do You Eat with Remoulade?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipe

    Why You’ll Love Celeri Remoulade

    This is a 1 vegetable salad. Yup. Just 1 vegetable. The ever so ugly, knobbly, earthy and often misunderstood root vegetable, celeriac.

    You’ll also love this celeri remoulade because there is no cooking required. All you need to do is julienne the celeriac, mix 3 ingredients into a classic remoulade sauce, and then toss it all together.

    And please don’t shy away from this salad because you have no idea what celeriac is. You’ll be amazed how many of my friends keep saying they have never seen or heard of celeriac, and when I tell them they can find it in standard supermarkets, they don’t believe me.

    2 hands holding a whole celeriac

    Just because it’s a vegetable you don’t normally eat, it doesn’t mean it’s uncommon! Trust me, go look for it, and you’ll be like, “oh…there it is!” I had the same reaction when I served up my Celeriac Mango and Guava Salad!

    It’s a classic French recipe that has always been a favourite on the dinner table as it goes with so many different dishes. Even the kids will love it, and I know because I’ve seen them demolish it!

    What Does the Word Remoulade Mean?

    Remoulade originated from France in the mid-19th century. It comes from the word remolat, which is a French dialect that means “horseradish”.

    The pronunciation of remoulade is [rey-muh-lahd].

    Who Invented Remoulade?

    Who invented remoulade seems to have been lost in history, but it is certainly a mayonnaise sauce invented in France. The mayonnaise has quite a few iterations, including mustard, vinegar, capers, shallots, pickles, and/or herbs.

    The remoulade used for the famous celery remoulade is a basic mayonnaise, lemon juice and Dijon mustard concoction. Nothing overly complicated yet such a well formulated combination that works incredibly well with meats too.

    Remoulade sauce in America however is something completely different. For the Americans, their version of the remoulade sauce is prevalent in Creole cuisine.

    This recipe consists of mayonnaise, mustard, paprika, garlic and Cajun seasoning. A hot sauce of some kind is also a popular addition to the recipe. This Louisiana style remoulade is often used in po boys, crab cakes and shrimp.

    How Long Does Remoulade Sauce Keep?

    French remoulade sauce will last up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. This means that you can always make up a big batch and keep it aside for when you want to whip up a quick celeri remoulade.

    It’s also handy to know as if you have leftovers, you can continually transform it to the well-known Louisiana style remoulade sauce to use it as a dip or add it to sandwiches.

    Recipe Overview

    Flavour/Texture: Crunchy and creamy are the 2 distinctive textures that epitomise this celeri remoulade.

    The Dijon mustard gives the classic remoulade sauce the familiar pungent and slightly spicy flavour, while the lemon gives that much needed acidity. Mixed together, it’s one of the simplest yet most delicious combinations of all time.

    Ease: No cooking required. Julienne celeriac and mix the remoulade sauce. That’s it! Crazy easy.

    Time: The only thing that takes time is for the salad to do its work in the refrigerator, which takes an hour. Everything else is quick!

    Ingredients

    These are the ingredients you need for Celeri Remoulade.

    Individually labelled ingredients for Celeri Remoulade

    Celeriac: 1 good sized celeriac that is hard to touch and dense to hold.

    Mayonnaise: It’s really important to get good whole egg mayonnaise to make the remoulade sauce.

    Dijon mustard: No sauce celeri remoulade would be considered authentic without Dijon mustard.

    Lemon: Needed for both the classic remoulade sauce as well as to stop the celeriac from browning after it has been julienned.

    Full cream milk: Optional. It depends on how thick you like your sauce celeri remoulade. Have it handy in case you need to thin it out.

    Variations and Substitutions

    Celeriac substitute: If celeriac is not in season, kohlrabi is the perfect substitute. Still crunchy and works perfectly with the sauce celeri remoulade.

    Thickness of the sauce remoulade: This is a personal choice. I think it’s perfect without the full cream milk, but you can certainly add a little at a time until you get the consistency you like.

    Vegan option: Use vegan mayonnaise and omit the milk. You can thin it out with a touch of water or extra lemon juice.

    Instructions

    Step by step instructions for how to make the celeri remoulade.

    Have a bowl of water ready. Add the juice of ½ a lemon. This is for the celeriac to stop it from browning.

    Cut off both ends of the celeriac. Place it flat side down and either peel or cut off the skin.

    Collage of 4 photos for how to slice celeriac

    Then slice the celeriac thinly by hand or by using a mandoline—julienne into thin matchsticks and place in the bowl of lemon water.

    Collage of 2 photos for how to make celeri remoulade

    How to Make Sauce Celeri Remoulade

    To make the sauce celeri remoulade, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and juice of ½ lemon. Mix until well combined. If you feel it’s too thick, add 1 tbsp of full cream milk at a time until you’re happy with the consistency.

    Contrary to popular belief, no food processor is required as we’re not adding garlic, shallots or cornichons.

    How to Assemble the Salad

    Dry out the celeriac on paper towels. Add the sauce remoulade, season with salt and pepper and toss until well combined.

    Collage of 2 photos for how to make celeri remoulade

    Place in the refrigerator for an hour before eating.

    When serving, garnish with some parsley leaves and top with some freshly ground pepper.

    What Do You Eat with Remoulade?

    What to serve with Celeri Remoulade? Try these French delicious recipes.

    Chicken chasseur French hunter’s chicken is a one skillet classic dish that is simply delicious. If you love a good classic French onion soup as much as I do, you can try this recipe at home.

    For a nice and hearty meal, this beef bourguignon instant pot recipe is fantastic for those cold wintery nights.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is celeriac the same as celery root?

    Yes, celeriac and celery root are one and the same vegetable except that it has two names. The reason it has two names is that the name celery root is somewhat misleading.

    One would think that a celery root is the root of the celery plant. This, however, is an incorrect assumption. It is an entire vegetable as celery is a stalk vegetable while a celery root is a root vegetable. Therefore, renaming it celeriac was a much simpler solution!

    Does celeriac go brown?

    Celeriac is a rapidly oxidising vegetable. Once peeled, the white, creamy flesh starts to brown. It’s important to have a bowl of water with lemon juice to help stop or at least minimise the discolouration.

    How do you julienne celeriac?

    Peeling celeriac can be slightly challenging, so it may be best to cut the skin off instead. Slice off the ends, lay it on the flat side, run the knife down the sides, and cut the skin off.

    If you have good knife skills, you can then cut into thin slices or use a mandoline for even thickness. Then using a sharp knife, julienne into think matchsticks.


    1 vegetable salad. Quick. Easy. No cook. Delicious. Classic. What more can I say, celeri remoulade, you rock!

    That’s all!

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    Celeri Remoulade on a pink plate served with whole roasted chicken
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    Celeri Remoulade

    Celeri remoulade is a classic French salad that features only 1 vegetable! This is a no cook salad too. It simply cannot get any easier than this, and you’ll be surprised how delicious it tastes.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Rest Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 20 mins
    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: French
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Amy Chung

    Ingredients

    • 1 celeriac, large
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 lemon, juiced, divided
    • 2 tbsp milk, full cream (optional)
    • 1 stalk flat leaf parsley
    • salt, to taste
    • pepper, to taste

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    Instructions

    Salad

    • Have a bowl of water ready. Add the juice of ½ a lemon. This is for the celeriac to stop it from browning.
    • Cut off both ends of the celeriac. Place it flat side down and either peel or cut off the skin.
    • Then slice the celeriac thinly by hand or by using a mandoline—julienne into thin matchsticks and place in the bowl of lemon water.

    Salad Dressing

    • To make the remoulade sauce, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, juice of ½ lemon. Mix until well combined. If you feel it’s too thick, add 1 tbsp of full cream milk at a time until you’re happy with the consistency.

    Assembly

    • Dry out the celeriac on paper towels. Add the sauce remoulade, season with salt and pepper and toss until well combined,
    • Place in the refrigerator for an hour before eating.
    • When serving, garnish with some parsley leaves and top with some freshly ground pepper.

    Notes

    • If celeriac is not in season, kohlrabi is the perfect substitute. Still crunchy and works perfectly with the sauce remoulade.
    • The thickness of the sauce remoulade is a personal choice. I think it’s perfect without the full cream milk, but you can certainly add a little at a time until you get the consistency you like.
    • For a vegan option, use vegan mayonnaise and omit the milk. You can thin it out with a touch of water or extra lemon juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Disclaimer: Nutritional information provided is an estimate only and generated by an online calculator.

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    Comments

    1. George Vyborny

      February 13, 2023 at 4:26 am

      When I was living in France, in 60-70ties, this was my preferred delicacy, pretty inexpensive with my student stipend. Now, whenever visiting France, my steps lead me to local Epicier, and I will just scoop it with baguette, and eat it in the car. I am in paradise.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 13, 2023 at 5:58 pm

        LOL love this so much and I can see how it would just be so good in a baguette!

        Reply
    2. Amy Liu Dong

      February 04, 2022 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks absolutely delicious and yummy. Plus the easy step-by-step preparation adds some point to this recipe. I’ll definitely add this to my recipe book and will make this for the whole family.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 07, 2022 at 1:03 pm

        We hope you do and I’m sure they’ll love it!

        Reply
    3. nancy

      February 04, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      ive never cooked with this vegetable before. it is such a interesting recipe and love the colours

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        February 07, 2022 at 1:02 pm

        Celeriac is such an under rated vegetable and this salad is so classic and easy. Goes with almost anything!

        Reply
    4. Lilly

      October 25, 2021 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      I love the sauce and the crunchiness of the celeriac! Such a great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Chef Dennis

      October 25, 2021 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      what a delicious salad! I never thought of using celeriac with remoulade and my family loved it!

      Reply
    6. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

      October 24, 2021 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      This reminds me of cooking school! Delicious!

      Reply
    7. Anjali

      October 23, 2021 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      This was such an easy and delicious salad!! We served it alongside some sandwiches for lunch and it made for the perfect meal!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        October 23, 2021 at 9:21 am

        That’s awesome Anjali! Celeri remoulade would be good as a sandwich filler too!

        Reply

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