Celery Salad with Parmesan and Dates
Dive into this delightful celery salad that bursts with flavor! Crisp celery and juicy apples mingle with crunchy cucumbers, all tossed in a luscious Parmesan dressing that brings it all together. For an extra touch of sweetness, we've added luscious dates—perfect for a refreshing side or light lunch!
Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2-3 large lemons
- 8-10 medjool dates
- 1 handful micro greens
- ½ cup (118 ml) pecans
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) shaved parmesan
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- avocado oil (to taste)
- garlic (to taste)
- honey crisp apple (to taste)
- maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ cup (118 ml) mayonnaise
- pepper (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all salad ingredients into a bowl.
- 2
Mix together all dressing ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
- 3
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice celery on a 45-degree bias no thicker than 1/8 inch to break tough cellulose fibers and create maximum surface area for dressing absorption.technique1/8 inch thickness
- ✓Soak chopped dates in warm water for 5 minutes before adding to prevent them from absorbing moisture from other ingredients and becoming mushy.ingredient5 minutes
- ✓Salt the diced cucumber and let drain for 15 minutes to remove 30-40% of water content, preventing the salad from becoming watery.timing15 minutes, 30-40% water reduction
- ✓Use a microplane to shave Parmesan at room temperature because cold cheese creates thick, waxy shavings that don't distribute evenly through the salad.equipmentroom temperature
- ✓Add lemon juice last and toss immediately before serving because citric acid will break down chlorophyll in herbs within 30 minutes, causing browning.timing30 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Celery Salad with Parmesan and Dates
Dive into this delightful celery salad that bursts with flavor! Crisp celery and juicy apples mingle with crunchy cucumbers, all tossed in a luscious Parmesan dressing that brings it all together. For an extra touch of sweetness, we've added luscious dates—perfect for a refreshing side or light lunch!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 2-3 large lemons
- 8-10 medjool dates
- 1 handful micro greens
- ½ cup (118 ml) pecans
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) shaved parmesan
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- avocado oil (to taste)
- garlic (to taste)
- honey crisp apple (to taste)
- maple syrup (to taste)
- ½ cup (118 ml) mayonnaise
- pepper (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add all salad ingredients into a bowl.
- 2
Mix together all dressing ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
- 3
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Slice celery on a 45-degree bias no thicker than 1/8 inch to break tough cellulose fibers and create maximum surface area for dressing absorption.technique1/8 inch thickness
- ✓Soak chopped dates in warm water for 5 minutes before adding to prevent them from absorbing moisture from other ingredients and becoming mushy.ingredient5 minutes
- ✓Salt the diced cucumber and let drain for 15 minutes to remove 30-40% of water content, preventing the salad from becoming watery.timing15 minutes, 30-40% water reduction
- ✓Use a microplane to shave Parmesan at room temperature because cold cheese creates thick, waxy shavings that don't distribute evenly through the salad.equipmentroom temperature
- ✓Add lemon juice last and toss immediately before serving because citric acid will break down chlorophyll in herbs within 30 minutes, causing browning.timing30 minutes