celeriac salad with apples & Parsley

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  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 1/2 oz. sourdough bread, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1/4 habanero chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 1 lb. celeriac, peeled and julienned
  • 2 cups lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 medium tart apples, cored and julienned
  • 1 tbsp. roughly chopped tarragon
  • Finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • Freshly ground black pepper

In a medium skillet, heat ½ cup olive oil over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and cook, tossing, until croutons are browned and crisped, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel and season with 1 teaspoon salt. 

In a small bowl, combine 1 ½ teaspoons salt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, syrup, and chile. Whisk to combine. While continuing to whisk, drizzle in ¼ cup olive oil until well combined. 

In a large bowl, combine celery root, parsley, apples, tarragon and lemon zest. Pour dressing over top and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with croutons.