Easy Celery Salad With Dates And Parmesan Recipe
The Easy Celery Salad with Dates and Parmesan Recipe is light, refreshing and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 –5 celery stalks thinly sliced
- 6 –8 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts or almonds
Instructions
Prepare the Celery
- Wash celery stalks. Trim ends and thinly slice into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the Dates
- Pit the dates if needed. Chop them into small pieces for even distribution.
Shave the Parmesan
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave Parmesan into thin slices. Set aside.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper until combined.
Combine Ingredients
- Place sliced celery and chopped dates in a large salad bowl. Toss lightly.
Add Dressing
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Mix gently to coat evenly.
Add Parmesan
- Sprinkle shaved Parmesan on top. Toss gently or leave on top for presentation.
Add Nuts
- Optional: add toasted walnuts or almonds for extra crunch.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste salad and adjust salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed.
Serve Fresh
- Serve immediately for best crispness and flavor.
Notes
- Use green or red celery for color variation.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or mint for extra flavor.
- Substitute Parmesan with pecorino or vegan cheese if desired.
- Include thinly sliced apples for extra sweetness.
- Toast nuts lightly for richer flavor.
- Chill salad for 10 minutes before serving for extra crispness.