Ingredients
- 8 long celery stalks
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted and roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved into shards
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Soak celery in ice water for 20 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Toast almonds in a skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant; chop coarsely.
- In a bowl, combine celery, reserved leaves, chopped almonds, dates, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; toss well.
- Add shaved cheese and olive oil; toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added variety, substitute walnuts for almonds or try feta cheese instead of Parmesan. Keep salad cold before serving to maintain its crispness.
