Description
Celery Salad with Dates and Walnuts is a refreshing, nutritious dish that combines the crisp texture of fresh celery with the natural sweetness of Medjool dates and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, but it’s also versatile enough to complement a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the celery by washing it under cold water and chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- Pit and chop the Medjool dates into small pieces.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped celery, dates, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined and serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg