CELERIAC, CRESS & SPINACH SALAD WITH PARMESAN CRISPS Heart Health Diabetes Weight Loss Gluten Free ACTIVE: 40 MIN TOTAL: 40 MIN TO MAKE AHEAD: Cover and refrigerate the dressing (Step 3) for up to 2 days. The big flavor of sherry vinegar mixed with mustard, oil and garlic in the dressing for this healthy spinach salad recipe serves a dual purpose: marinade for the roasted celery root and a dressing for this side salad. Little rounds of crunchy Parmesan crisps look fancy, but are easy to make and add a perfect textural contrast and salty counterpart to the earthy and spicy greens and sweet-tart cranberries. 1 small celery root (12-16 ounces) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 small clove garlic 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese 2 bunches upland cress, roots trimmed, or 8 cups watercress, tough stems trimmed 3 cups baby spinach 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Cut one end off the celery root to create a flat surface to keep it steady. Cut off the skin with your knife, following the contour of the root. Or use a vegetable peeler and peel around the root at least three times to ensure all the fibrous skin has been removed.
Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and toss in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper until well coated. Spread out on a baking sheet (reserve the bowl). Roast the celery root, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, chop and mash garlic with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt on a cutting board until a paste forms. Scrape the garlic paste into the large bowl and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar and mustard.
