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Walnut Celery Salad with Feta

Walnut Celery Salad with Feta for a Crunchy Taste Adventure

Enjoy this Walnut Celery Salad with Feta, a crunchy and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 stalks celery sliced thinly
  • 1 cup walnuts toasted
  • 1 cup dates pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 medium shallot minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil quality preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the celery thinly at a 45-degree angle, aiming for 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. Chop the celery leaves finely and set aside.
  3. Mince the shallot.
  4. Slice the pitted dates into thin slivers.
  5. In a dry skillet, toast the walnuts for 2-4 minutes until fragrant.
  6. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and minced shallot.
  7. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking until the dressing thickens.
  8. Combine celery, celery leaves, walnuts, dates, feta, and mint in a large bowl.
  9. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  10. Serve immediately, or keep ingredients separate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal crunch, dress the salad right before serving and store ingredients separately if preparing in advance.

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