Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Celery Salad with Parmesan and Dates, a refreshing dish that perfectly balances crunch and sweetness. This quick and easy salad features crisp celery, rich parmesan, and naturally sweet medjool dates, making it an ideal choice for any occasion, from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. With a zesty lemon dressing that enhances but doesn’t overpower the ingredients, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with healthy fats from walnuts and vitamins from fresh produce, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch celery, washed and dried
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shavings
- 1 medium shallot (sliced)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sliced shallots, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine celery, dates, walnuts, and parmesan.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg