Bleu Cheese Celery Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and loaded with bold flavors, this Bleu Cheese Celery Salad is the perfect fusion of crunchy textures and tangy richness. Featuring tender slices of vibrant celery, creamy crumbles of bleu cheese, and nutty, earthy walnuts, this salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey for balance. The addition of green onions adds a subtle hint of sharpness, while the dressing ties all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch, a satisfying side dish, or an elegant addition to your holiday table. Healthy, quick, and bursting with layers of flavor, this recipe will make you rethink the potential of humble celery!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces celery stalks
- 0.5 cup bleu cheese
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 2 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the celery stalks. Trim the ends and slice the celery into thin, diagonal pieces.
Crumble the bleu cheese and set it aside.
Roughly chop the walnuts into bite-sized pieces if they are not already pre-chopped.
Thinly slice the green onions and set them aside.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery, chopped walnuts, green onions, and bleu cheese crumbles.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1266 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2252 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
