Description
Ina Garten’s celery and parmesan salad offers a crisp, refreshing twist on classic Italian ingredients. Delicate celery stalks mingle with sharp parmesan, creating a light yet sophisticated side dish that elevates any meal with its simple, elegant charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups (1200 ml) thinly sliced celery hearts, tender leaves included, sliced on an angle (about 12 stalks)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) chunk aged Parmesan cheese
- ⅔ cup (160 ml) toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- Whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
Dressing Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) good olive oil
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon (75 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon anchovy paste
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, freshly grated lemon zest, 60 milliliters (¼ cup) of lemon juice, finely minced shallots, ground celery seed, celery salt, anchovy paste, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Allow the dressing to rest for at least one hour to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Prepare the celery by slicing it into thin, elegant pieces and transferring to a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 15 milliliters () of lemon juice and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt, ensuring each slice is lightly coated and brightened.
- Gently fold the prepared dressing into the seasoned celery, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated but not overly saturated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing the celery to absorb the marinade and become crisp and flavorful.
- Before serving, artfully arrange the marinated celery on a serving platter. Use a vegetable peeler to create delicate Parmesan cheese shavings, scattering them generously over the celery.
- Enhance the dish by sprinkling toasted walnuts for crunch, fresh parsley leaves for color and herbaceous notes, and a final pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to elevate the overall taste profile. Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Elevate the salad’s texture by slicing celery hearts thinly on a diagonal, maximizing dressing absorption and creating an elegant presentation.
- Unleash incredible depth of flavor by allowing the marinated celery to rest for at least one hour, letting ingredients mingle and develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Transform ordinary walnuts into a gourmet ingredient through careful toasting, which releases their natural oils and creates a rich, nutty undertone.
- Preserve the Parmesan’s delicate texture and vibrant taste by shaving it moments before serving, ensuring each bite delivers maximum freshness.
- Select premium ingredients like crisp celery hearts, vibrant parsley, and high-quality Parmesan to guarantee a restaurant-worthy salad experience that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 945 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg