Description
Revitalize your lunch routine with this refreshing Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta, and Nuts. This vibrant dish marries the crispness of fresh celery with the sweetness of Medjool dates and the tang of crumbled feta cheese, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Ideal for any occasion—whether as a light standalone lunch or a side for grilled meats—this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this colorful salad that promises to impress your taste buds and those of your guests alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 stalks of celery
- 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 6 Medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans (coarsely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon white apple vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the celery by slicing stalks thinly and chopping leaves. Soak in ice water if wilted for added crispiness.
- Toast the walnuts or pecans in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (2–4 minutes).
- In a medium bowl, combine sliced celery, shallot, toasted nuts, chopped dates, crumbled feta, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; toss well.
- Serve immediately on individual plates or family-style.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg