Description
Experience the delightful crunch and vibrant flavors of Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta, and Nuts—a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make salad features crisp celery paired with naturally sweet Medjool dates and creamy feta cheese, harmoniously balanced with crunchy walnuts or pecans. It’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a nutrient-packed option that will leave you feeling satisfied. Ideal for a light lunch or as a side dish to grilled meats, this salad can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it suitable for busy days when you crave something wholesome yet flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the celery by separating leaves from stalks and slicing them thinly.
- For crispy celery, soak in ice water if wilted, then drain.
- Toast nuts in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (2-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine celery, shallot, nuts, dates, feta, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; toss well.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg