Description
Ina Garten’s celery and parmesan salad combines crisp vegetables with nutty cheese in a simple yet elegant dish. Refreshing ingredients mingle with tangy dressing, creating a light side that complements rich main courses perfectly for you to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1200 ml) celery hearts, thinly sliced on an angle, tender leaves included (about 12 stalks)
- 4 oz (113 g) Parmesan cheese, chunk aged
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
- Parsley leaves, flat-leaf, whole
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil, good
- ¼ cup plus 1 tbsp (75 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed (3 lemons)
- 2 tsp lemon zest, grated
- 2 tbsps shallots, minced
- 1 tsp celery seed
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ½ tsp anchovy paste
- Salt, kosher
- Pepper, freshly ground black
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, shallots, celery seed, celery salt, anchovy paste, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Let the marinade rest for one hour to develop complex flavors.
- Celery Preparation: Slice celery into thin pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt, ensuring even coating and brightness.
- Marinating Process: Fold prepared dressing into seasoned celery, thoroughly coating each piece without oversaturating. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and celery to become crisp.
- Plating and Garnishing: Arrange marinated celery on a serving platter. Create delicate Parmesan cheese shavings using a vegetable peeler and scatter generously over the celery. Sprinkle toasted walnuts and fresh parsley leaves for added texture and herbaceous notes.
- Final Touches: Finish with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the taste profile. Serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Marinate with Patience: Let the dressing rest for at least one hour to develop rich, complex flavors that will elevate the entire salad.
- Slice Precisely: Cut celery into thin, uniform pieces to ensure even coating and optimal flavor absorption throughout the dish.
- Chill and Infuse: Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of one hour, allowing the celery to soak up the marinade and become exceptionally crisp and flavorful.
- Finish with Finesse: Add Parmesan shavings, toasted walnuts, and fresh parsley just before serving to maintain maximum texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg