Description
Elevate your culinary repertoire with this vibrant Celery Salad with Parmesan and Dates. Perfect for any occasion, this salad combines crisp celery, sweet medjool dates, and rich parmesan cheese to create a delightful dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. The refreshing lemon dressing ties all the flavors together, making it ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal on its own. With quick preparation in just 20 minutes, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also an easy go-to recipe for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium shallot (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)
- 1 cup chopped medjool dates (pitted)
- 1 large bunch celery (washed and sliced)
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shavings
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced shallot, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Whisk until well blended and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Wash the celery under cold water and pat dry. Slice thinly on a diagonal.
- In a large bowl, add the sliced celery, chopped dates, toasted walnuts, and shaved parmesan. Pour the dressing over the mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well coated. Serve immediately or chill briefly to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg