Crunchy Celery Salad with Lemon Dressing
Yes, a celery salad.
I know not everyone likes celery. I didn't like it as a child but love it now. If you are one who loves celery, here's a simple salad with celery as the main ingredient paired with a light lemon dressing. I would suggest that you make it the day before to give the celery enough time to absorb the flavors of the dressing.
You will need celery stalks cut into 1 cm chunks.
Include the celery leaves and separate them individually or into small bunches.
Pick a nice cheese. 1-year old Reypenaer works perfectly. A softer cheese like feta will work wonderfully as well.
Toast some nuts. I used almond slivers but other nuts like pecans or pine nuts will also do. Set these aside for use before serving.
Put all the ingredients in a bowl except for the toasted nuts.
For the dressing, combine freshly-squeezed lemon juice, mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour dressing onto salad ingredients and toss well. Leave in refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours for the flavors to meld and develop.
Before serving, drain the salad then either mix in the toasted nuts or sprinkle them over salad.
Bon appetit!
Is celery something you enjoy eating? If so, how do you like it prepared? Please share your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you.
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Really love celery and I too was not fond of it as a child! Delicious crunchy salad, you created! @offoodandart:)
I love and crave celery now. Who would've known that I'd feel this way about it after all those earlier years when I couldn't even appreciate it!
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Amazing how our tastes change over the years! @offoodandart:)
I LOVE celery - and I love it cooked or raw. This is a salad that is right up my alley - Ah @offoodandart I have missed your beautiful posts and photographs - One of my favourite recipes is lamb chop stew with celery and lemon. Sadly not all my family are not crazy about celery - just Jack
Hi @pandamama! You should make it anyway. Maybe Lee will like celery when it's prepared this way (hoping). Or make a small salad for yourself. It doesn't take much in the way of ingredients.
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This looks so nice and fresh and delicious. I never thought of doing this with celery. I will have to try it.
me too. first time i hear a salad from celery
Hope you get a chance to make and enjoy it @incognitoct.
Hi @carolynstahl! Hope you do get to try it. I really enjoy it and make it often as it's so easy and I love celery! Thanks for stopping by!
I need more celery in my life. It is a wonderful thing especially with nuts yum!!!!
Gottta make it then. Hope you like it. =D
A beautiful and simple salad. I like how you include the celery leaves. Nice to see you back @offoodandart.
Thank you @loveself. I crave this salad a lot and modify the ingredients depending on what I have available. Hope you get a chance to make it.
It's nice to be back. Hoping I can get back on a regular schedule.
Hello Friend how are you? unusual celery salad the truth first time I hear it but you have to try it looks very fresh
Hi @yesslife. I'm hoping you get to try making this salad. If you love celery, you'll love this salad.
Haven't seen you in a while but thanks for stopping by!
Not a big fan of celery but I certainly would enjoy this. Looks beautiful and delicious as always! Another great food post by @offoodandart!
Thank you @world-travel-pro! You may become a fan of celery after trying this salad =D. Maybe ...
I love celery! I am definitely going to try this soon!
@princessmewmew!!! So nice and refreshing to hear from you. I have been behind with posting and visiting other posts (including yours, I apologize) as life has been busy and the Cook with Us contest has taken my time as well. I always wonder how @progressivechef does SIC by himself!
The salad is delicious and so simple to make. I love the lemon flavor and the crunch of the celery.
Anyway, hope you are well. Take care and thanks for stopping by!
😍😍😍I love cheese! It looks super yummy with celery! I really very miss your food! Your posts always make me want to try your recipes! Happy you are back! 😘
Thank you so much! Well, hoping you and I can keep posting delicious food. Take care!!!
This is such a great salad. Simple, fresh, crunchy and satisfying. It is perfect on its own for a light meal or as a side for grilled fish or really anything. It has the same simple elegance as a carottes râpées or celeri remoulade.
You're right, it's so satisfying and can be a side dish or a main. Carottes râpées or celeri remoulade definitely parallel this celery salad. Thanks for stopping by!
This celery salad looks simple and tasty. I love a good crunchy, fresh salad and the brightness of citrus dressing. Thanks for sharing with #dailyfoodphotography
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