Celery Salad with Dates and Walnuts – Better Than it Sounds

Celery doesn’t always get the attention it deserves — which is a shame because it is wonderfully healthy and endlessly versatile. This salad changes that. Inspired by a recipe I came across, I couldn’t help adding a little more — sweet dates, toasted walnuts, and Parmesan bringing it all together into something that genuinely surprises.

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Celery Salad with Dates and Walnuts

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of celery, cleaned and chopped in small pieces

• 3 large shallots (chopped finely)

• juice of 1 large lemon (or 2 small ones)

• 4 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

• Stone 20 dates and chop into small pieces

• 60 grams walnuts

• 1 cup of grated Parmesan

Directions

• Roast 60 gr of walnuts in a preheated oven at 160°C for 6 minutes, then roughly chop.
• Mix shallots, lemon juice and oil together. Add celery and leave to sit for 5 minutes.
• Add the dates, walnuts and three quarters of the Parmesan and toss together.
• Garnish with the remaining Parmesan.

Notes

• For a richer variation, substitute the Parmesan for gorgonzola. The creamy saltiness pairs beautifully with the sweet dates.