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Close-up of a celery, date, and parmesan salad on a wood board.

Celery Parmesan Date Salad

This Celery Parmesan Date Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, combining crisp celery, sweet dates, and savory Parmesan. It's a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 bunch celery sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 2 small gala or honeycrisp apples chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber finely chopped
  • 1 shallot quartered and thinly sliced
  • 8 pitted dates chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup chopped or shaved Parmesan cheese
Dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Add celery, apple, cucumber, shallot, dates, walnuts, and chopped Parmesan to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Whisk finely grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl and pour over salad. Toss until well coated.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, ensure the Parmesan cheese is made with vegetarian rennet.