Winter Slaw with Sesame Dressing & Celeriac Chips

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	20 minutes	Total Time	55 minutes
Servings	4	Cost Per Serving	$1.65

1	Small celeriac (celery root), rough outer layer removed
1/2 tbsp	Grape seed or light olive oil
3	Medium radishes
2	Medium carrots
1	Pear
1/4 cup	Fresh mint
2 tsp	Sesame oil
1 tbsp	Rice wine vinegar
2 tsp	Sesame seeds
1/4 tsp	Sea salt

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
Use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to cut thin slices of the celeriac. Place slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush each slice with a little oil. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly golden brown. As they cool they get crispier.
For the slaw, use the mandolin or vegetable peeler to thinly slice the radishes, carrot and pear. Toss with the mint.
Combine the sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds and a pinch of salt. Whisk or shake well. Dress the slaw. Serve with the celeriac chips on top.

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