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Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts

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Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta, and Nuts is a refreshing dish that reimagines the humble celery into a vibrant salad bursting with flavor. This quick and easy recipe features crisp celery paired with sweet Medjool dates, crumbly feta cheese, and crunchy nuts for a delightful combination of textures. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side at gatherings, this salad will impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds. With its nutritious ingredients and versatile serving options, it’s a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their salad game.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 10 stalks of celery
  • ½ cup walnuts or pecans (coarsely chopped)
  • 6 Medjool dates (pitted and roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon white apple vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the celery by slicing the stalks thinly and chopping the leaves. For wilted celery, soak in ice water.
  2. Toast the nuts in a medium skillet over medium heat for 2–4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced celery, shallot, chopped nuts, dates, feta cheese, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss everything together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
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