Celery Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with bold flavors, this Celery Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese is a culinary masterpiece that comes together in just 15 minutes. Thinly sliced celery provides a crunchy base, perfectly complemented by rich, toasted walnuts and the creamy tang of crumbled blue cheese. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbal brightness, while a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together with a light, citrusy finish. Perfect as a light lunch or an elegant side, this salad is not only quick and easy but also a delightful way to elevate everyday ingredients. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something fresh, this celery salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces celery stalks
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and trim the celery stalks, ensuring they are clean and free from dirt. Slice them thinly on the diagonal for an elegant presentation.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are slightly golden and fragrant. Remove from skillet and let them cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced celery, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to suit your preference.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2065 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.2 g | 241% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 180 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 4658 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 73.2 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1638 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2369 mg | 50% | |
*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.
