CELERY ROOT, RADISH, AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEED DRESSING

Celery Root, Radish, and Watercress Salad with Mustard Seed Dressing image

Provided by Jill Silverman Hough

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup minced shallots (2 medium)
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 6 cups packed)
1 1/2 pounds celery root (celeriac), trimmed, peeled, coarsely grated in processor or with box grater
20 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

Steps:

Stir mustard seeds in dry skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted and starting to pop, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl; cool. Add vinegar, mustard, and shallots; whisk to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Toss watercress in large bowl with enough dressing to coat lightly. Divide watercress among plates. Combine celery root and radishes in same bowl; toss with enough of remaining dressing to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top watercress with celery root mixture and serve.