Celery Seed Salad Supreme

This salad is a celebration of the humble celery seed, a spice that often gets overlooked in favor of its more popular cousin, celery salt. But celery seeds have a unique, slightly nutty flavor that adds a wonderful depth to this salad.

The story of this salad begins in the early 1900s, when my great-grandmother was a young woman living on a farm in rural Kansas. She was known for her delicious salads, and this one was her signature dish. She would make it with whatever vegetables were in season, but the one constant ingredient was celery seeds.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Celery root, thinly sliced
• Apple, thinly sliced
• Radishes, thinly sliced
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Celery seeds
• Lemon juice
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the celery root, apple, radishes, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the celery seeds, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Why It Works

• The combination of the thinly sliced celery root, apple, and radishes creates a variety of textures and flavors that keep the salad interesting.
• The celery seeds add a unique, slightly nutty flavor that complements the other ingredients.
• The lemon juice and olive oil dressing is light and refreshing, and it helps to brighten the flavors of the salad.