Shaved Celery Root & Pear Salad: Crisp, Elegant, Insanely Fresh
Imagine the sweetest fall pear meeting the earthy crunch of celery root, all wrapped in a lemony vinaigrette with toasted walnuts and creamy blue cheese. This salad is light yet satisfying, fancy enough for holidays, simple enough for weekday lunch. One bite and you’ll understand why shaved salads are having a major moment.
The secret to its magic? Ultra-thin, uniform slices that let every ingredient shine. A quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater turns tough celery root and firm pears into delicate ribbons in seconds—no knife skills required.
🥗Ingredients (Serves 4 as a side)
1 medium celery root (celeriac), peeled
2 ripe but firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work beautifully)
1 small handful arugula or watercress (optional, for peppery lift)
⅓ cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
2–3 oz creamy blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper
🔪Step-by-Step: Shave, Toss, Devour
1. Prep the Stars
Lock your crank cheese grater to the counter with its suction base.
Use the fine shred blade for celery root → crank into feathery ribbons.
Switch to the slicing blade for pears → crank into whisper-thin half-moons.
2. Whisk the Bright Dressing
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until creamy.
3. Toss with Love
Add shaved celery root and pear slices straight into the bowl. Gently toss—the thin pieces drink up the dressing instantly. Fold in arugula if using.
4. Finish & Serve
Scatter toasted walnuts and crumbled cheese on top. One final crack of pepper. Serve immediately while everything is cold and crisp.
🎃Tips & Twists
Make it vegan – Skip cheese, add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
Nut-free – Swap walnuts for toasted pumpkin seeds.
Extra fancy – Drizzle with walnut oil or white balsamic.
Meal prep – Shave everything with Geedel up to 6 hours ahead; dress just before eating.
🍐Conclusion: A Salad Worthy of Center Stage
This Shaved Celery Root & Pear Salad is proof that simple ingredients, perfectly sliced with the food shredders for kitchen, become something extraordinary. Light, bright, and packed with texture—it’s the side that steals the show every single time.
