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Walnut Celery Salad with Feta

Refreshingly Crunchy Walnut Celery Salad with Feta Bliss

A crunchy and creamy Walnut Celery Salad with Feta that makes a perfect gluten-free side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 stalks Celery Choose firm, bright green stalks
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toast for enhanced flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dates Pitted and sliced
  • 3/4 cup Feta Cheese Crumble for mixing
  • 1 medium Shallot Finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Good quality
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Slice the celery into thin diagonal pieces and place in a large mixing bowl, reserving a few leaves for garnish.
  2. Finely mince the shallot and slice the dates into slivers.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-4 minutes until golden.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and shallot, then drizzle in olive oil.
  5. In the mixing bowl, combine celery, reserved leaves, walnuts, dates, feta, and mint.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional feta and mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crunch. Best enjoyed fresh.

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