CELERY ROOT AND PEAR SLAW

Celery Root and Pear Slaw image

Crunchy celery root is an underappreciated yet completely delicious veggie. It lends sweetness to this tangy slaw, which I like to serve with pork roast or baked ham. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 medium celery root, peeled and julienned
3 cups shredded red cabbage
3 medium pears, thinly sliced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons poppy seeds
4 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

Combine the first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, combine the next 9 ingredients; pour over slaw, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with the blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges