German Carrot Celery Salad

carrot celery salad

The German carrot celery salad can be used a s a side dish for summer or winter meals. Carrots and celery are used during the winter months a lot. In summer use it as a salad for the barbecue, it’s a great combination with potato salad and lettuce which makes a mixed salad that is served in the inns of the South..
This is the recipe of my sister in law, so it’s a proven recipe. I remember very well when I had this salad at my last visit in Germany for the BBQ. You can add an apple as well if you like. Try it out. You will love it. Happy Cooking!

Ingredients German Carrot Celery Salad

5-6 medium size carrots
1/2 celery root
1 small apple, slightly sour (optional)
2  tbsp. crème fraiche or yoghurt, optional
3-4 tbsp vinegar
3-4 tbsp sunflower, olive or safflower oil
salt, pepper, lemon juice to taste
1 tbsp parsley and/or chives

salad
Mixed Salad with lettuce, potato and carrot salad.

Cooking Instructions German Carrot Celery Salad

–  Peel first the apple and celery. Clean the carrots.
– Grate carrots, apple and celery root.
– Chop the herbs fine.
– Mix the herbs with the crème fraiche/yoghurt.
– Combine the cream with carrots, add vinegar, oil, salt and pepper to taste.
– Mix well.

Let sit for 10 minutes before you serve this delicious salad with fresh bread and butter. Tastes great as a cold supper with cheese and cold cuts, salami and ham.


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