Oh my gosh, are you ready for the absolute best crunch you will ever taste in a salad? I mean, *real* crunch! For years, I thought celery was just waiting in the wings for dips or a mirepoix, but discovering this combination changed everything for me. This Crisp Celery Salad with Apples, Dates, and Parmesan is truly where freshness meets flavor fireworks. It’s that perfect bite that makes you stop what you’re doing and go, “Wait, what is in this?” It has become my go-to side dish, and I’m thrilled I get to share my version with you today!
- Why This Crisp Celery Salad is Your New Favorite Refreshing Salad Recipe If you’re like me, sometimes you just need something that screams fresh but doesn't require you to turn on the oven or even really break a sweat. This recipe is the ultimate refreshing salad recipe for those days! It’s seriously fast. We’re talking 15 minutes from fridge to table—which makes it the dream easy side dish when company drops by unexpectedly. It’s so good, I often eat leftovers for lunch the next day, similar to how I rely on my easy chicken salad recipe with grapes when I need something fast! Maximum Crunch in Minimal Time Since this is a completely no-cook situation, the timing is incredible. You spend maybe 15 minutes chopping, tossing, and dressing. That’s it! Because we are using raw celery, apples, and toasted pecans, you get that satisfying, loud crunchy vegetable salad texture that hits just right. The Perfect Balance: Sweet, Salty, and Zesty Celery Salad Wow, the flavor party happening here! You get the intense sweetness from those chopped dates, which cuts the sharpness of the celery just perfectly. Then we hit it with salty Parmesan cheese, and it all gets brightened up with that gorgeous zesty lemon dressing. Trust me, this celery salad is balanced perfection, and it tastes way more complicated than it actually is! Ingredients for the Ultimate Crisp Celery Salad Okay, this is the part where we build trust because precision matters, even in a super quick salad! Getting the textures just right is key here. You don’t want big chunks of anything; we want bite-sized perfection. Think of this as assembling a colorful puzzle where every piece adds something fantastic to the celery salad. I always pull my ingredients out ahead of time so they are perfectly chilled—colder vegetables crunch harder, trust me! The list looks a little long, but honestly, most of this is tossing things together once the dressing is made, almost like making my easy homemade tartar sauce recipe where the assembly is quicker than anything else. 1 large bunch celery, sliced thinly on a sharp diagonal (this cut really helps the crunch factor!) 2 crisp apples (I swear by Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced small 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped—they are sweeter than the regular little ones 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (Don't skip the toasting!) 1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese—good quality makes a huge difference here! 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped up nice and fine For the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Celery Salad Dressing This dressing is bright, zesty, and it’s what ties together the dates and the salty cheese. You absolutely need fresh lemon juice here; bottled just doesn’t have the same zing for this specific zesty lemon dressing salad! That little bit of Dijon mustard isn't just for flavor; it’s what helps the oil and the lemon juice become friends so they don't separate right away. 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (just a touch of sweet to balance the acid) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper How to Prepare This Refreshing Salad Recipe Step-by-Step Getting this refreshing salad recipe together is so straightforward, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it every week! Remember, we want crunch above everything else, so speed and gentleness are our secrets here. I always think about professional kitchens when I do this: prep everything first, then combine quickly. Don’t forget, you can find my recipe for best 5-minute homemade teriyaki sauce if you ever need quick flavor boosters! Making the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Celery Salad Dressing First things first, let’s tackle the dressing—this is where our zesty lemon dressing salad flavor comes from! Grab a small jar with a lid, or just a mixing bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. If you use a jar, put the lid on tight and shake it like crazy for about 30 seconds until it looks creamy and emulsified. If you’re whisking, steady at it until it all comes together. It should look slightly thick. Taste it! Does it need a pinch more salt? Go for it! Set that beauty aside while you work on the main event. Assembling Your Crunchy Vegetable Salad Now for the fun part! In your biggest bowl—you want room to toss without everything flying out—combine all your solid ingredients: the celery, apples, dates, pecans, and parsley. Now, take about three-quarters of that homemade dressing and pour it over. Toss gently! I mean it—use tongs or your clean hands and gently fold everything together. We want to coat the ingredients, not bruise them or smash the apples. You might not need all the dressing; stop when everything looks coated but not swimming. The Parmesan cheese goes in last, right before you serve. Folding it in gently keeps that amazing structure of the crunchy vegetable salad intact! Expert Tips for the Best Parmesan Celery Salad When you’re making something this simple, the little steps really elevate it from good to 'Wow, where did you get the recipe?' This is my E-E-A-T section, where I share the little tricks I’ve learned over the years to make this parmesan celery salad absolutely sing. We want maximum flavor and crunch here, not just a standard veggie toss. If you’re looking for other ways to combine simple ingredients masterfully, peep my homemade english muffins recipe nooks—it's all about technique! Achieving Optimal Crunch in Your Celery Salad I cannot stress enough how important it is to slice that celery thinly on a strong diagonal. Thick, chunky pieces slow down every other flavor. Also, I always try to toast my pecans or walnuts for about 4 minutes in a dry pan until they smell nutty—that step adds so much depth! Just watch them carefully so they don’t burn; that happens fast! Variations for a Mediterranean Salad Ideas Twist on Celery Salad If you want to pivot this into something that feels a bit more citrusy or salty, try swapping out that lovely Parmesan. As I mentioned in my notes, substituting it with some crumbled feta cheese moves this straight into Mediterranean salad ideas territory. It offers a tangier bite that works brilliantly with the lemon. Honestly, though, whatever cheese you use, this whole celery salad adventure remains super quick! Serving Suggestions for This Easy Side Dish Celery Salad Because this celery salad is so light and bright, it really sings next to richer, heartier main courses. It’s the perfect foil for anything grilled! Seriously, make this as your easy side dish when you’re having BBQ chicken or maybe a nice, simple grilled salmon. It also goes wonderfully alongside weeknight classics, like my chicken and broccoli one-pan honey garlic. The zesty lemon just cuts through that richness and cleans your palate between bites. It’s a total crowd-pleaser for potlucks, too! Storage and Make-Ahead Tips for Your Celery Salad with Dates Okay, if you want to make this ahead—and honestly, who doesn't sometimes?—we need to fight the biggest enemy of all: sogginess! Celery and apples hate sitting around already dressed. If you need to prep ahead, keep the dressing, the nuts, and the solids (celery, apple, dates, parsley) totally separate. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge. The Parmesan always goes in last; it gets rubbery if it sits in liquid too long. Mix everything but the cheese and dressing about an hour before you plan to eat, then drizzle on just enough dressing so the celery salad with dates is perfectly coated. You want that snap, not a wilt! If you’re looking for storage tips on baked goods, check out my graham cracker toffee recipe easy bars! Frequently Asked Questions About Celery Salad I get so many questions when I post this salad, typically revolving around keeping that crunch alive! It’s the best no cook salad, but we need to treat those fresh veggies right. If you have ever struggled with keeping greens crisp, I totally get it. For more quick, fresh ideas, check out my recipe for whipped ricotta dip with hot honey—sometimes simple dairy dips really hit the spot! Can I make this celery apple salad ahead of time? You absolutely can prep parts of your celery apple salad ahead of time, but here’s the trick: you MUST dress it right before serving. If you mix the celery, apples, dates, and dressing together even an hour early, you’re risking a sad, soft salad when you go to eat it. Keep the dressing completely separate, and only toss everything together literally five minutes before you plan on serving it. That keeps that amazing snap! What nuts work best in a walnut celery salad? In this specific recipe, I used toasted pecans, but honestly, walnuts are a fantastic choice too! For any walnut celery salad variation, toasting the nuts is non-negotiable for me. It draws out the natural oils and makes them taste richer and crunchier. Just place those walnuts (or pecans!) in a dry skillet over medium heat for just a few minutes, shaking constantly. It makes a huge difference in the final texture. Is this considered a light lunch salad? Yes, totally! This is one of my favorite quick healthy salads for lunch. Because it uses a vinaigrette instead of creamy mayonnaise or heavy dairy binders, it stays feeling light and vibrant. It’s packed with satisfying crunch from the celery and apples, but it doesn’t weigh you down, making it the perfect light lunch salad option. Estimated Nutritional Breakdown for This Celery Salad I always try to keep things transparent about what we’re eating, even when it’s super fresh food like this! Remember that since we are dealing with slightly variable ingredients—like how much oil you soak up, or the exact size of your dates—these numbers are always an honest estimate. Think of this as a good guide, not a strict lab result! This breakdown is based on the four servings listed in the recipe card. If you want to see how these ingredients shine in a completely different way—like getting those sweet potato vibes—you’ve got to check out my recipe for roasted sweet potato honey cinnamon crispy—it’s next level comfort food! Serving Size: 1 serving Calories: 350 Fat: 28g (Mostly healthy unsaturated fats!) Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 22g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 12g (Mostly from the dates and apples!) Protein: 9g Sodium: 350mg Cholesterol: 15mg Overall, this is a wonderfully light dish filled with fiber and good fats, which is why I love treating it as a light lunch salad sometimes. It keeps you energized without weighing you down! Share Your Crisp Celery Salad Creations! I truly hope you get to make this celery salad soon! It brightens up any meal, whether you serve it as a quick potluck side dish or your own light lunch. Once you taste the fresh crunch, I know you’ll love it! If you whip up this salad, please come back and drop a rating for me—it helps other cooks find great recipes. And please, share your beautiful, crunchy photos over on my Pinterest boards; I love seeing all your kitchen inspiration! You can find more ideas and share yours at this spot!
- Ingredients for the Ultimate Crisp Celery Salad
- How to Prepare This Refreshing Salad Recipe Step-by-Step
- Expert Tips for the Best Parmesan Celery Salad
- Serving Suggestions for This Easy Side Dish Celery Salad
- Storage and Make-Ahead Tips for Your Celery Salad with Dates
- Frequently Asked Questions About Celery Salad
- Estimated Nutritional Breakdown for This Celery Salad
- Share Your Crisp Celery Salad Creations!
Why This Crisp Celery Salad is Your New Favorite Refreshing Salad Recipe
If you’re like me, sometimes you just need something that screams fresh but doesn’t require you to turn on the oven or even really break a sweat. This recipe is the ultimate refreshing salad recipe for those days! It’s seriously fast. We’re talking 15 minutes from fridge to table—which makes it the dream easy side dish when company drops by unexpectedly. It’s so good, I often eat leftovers for lunch the next day, similar to how I rely on my easy chicken salad recipe with grapes when I need something fast!
Maximum Crunch in Minimal Time
Since this is a completely no-cook situation, the timing is incredible. You spend maybe 15 minutes chopping, tossing, and dressing. That’s it! Because we are using raw celery, apples, and toasted pecans, you get that satisfying, loud crunchy vegetable salad texture that hits just right.
The Perfect Balance: Sweet, Salty, and Zesty Celery Salad
Wow, the flavor party happening here! You get the intense sweetness from those chopped dates, which cuts the sharpness of the celery just perfectly. Then we hit it with salty Parmesan cheese, and it all gets brightened up with that gorgeous zesty lemon dressing. Trust me, this celery salad is balanced perfection, and it tastes way more complicated than it actually is!
Ingredients for the Ultimate Crisp Celery Salad
Okay, this is the part where we build trust because precision matters, even in a super quick salad! Getting the textures just right is key here. You don’t want big chunks of anything; we want bite-sized perfection. Think of this as assembling a colorful puzzle where every piece adds something fantastic to the celery salad. I always pull my ingredients out ahead of time so they are perfectly chilled—colder vegetables crunch harder, trust me!
The list looks a little long, but honestly, most of this is tossing things together once the dressing is made, almost like making my easy homemade tartar sauce recipe where the assembly is quicker than anything else.
- 1 large bunch celery, sliced thinly on a sharp diagonal (this cut really helps the crunch factor!)
- 2 crisp apples (I swear by Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced small
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped—they are sweeter than the regular little ones
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts (Don’t skip the toasting!)
- 1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese—good quality makes a huge difference here!
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped up nice and fine
For the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Celery Salad Dressing
This dressing is bright, zesty, and it’s what ties together the dates and the salty cheese. You absolutely need fresh lemon juice here; bottled just doesn’t have the same zing for this specific zesty lemon dressing salad! That little bit of Dijon mustard isn’t just for flavor; it’s what helps the oil and the lemon juice become friends so they don’t separate right away.
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (just a touch of sweet to balance the acid)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
How to Prepare This Refreshing Salad Recipe Step-by-Step
Getting this refreshing salad recipe together is so straightforward, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it every week! Remember, we want crunch above everything else, so speed and gentleness are our secrets here. I always think about professional kitchens when I do this: prep everything first, then combine quickly. Don’t forget, you can find my recipe for best 5-minute homemade teriyaki sauce if you ever need quick flavor boosters!
Making the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette Celery Salad Dressing
First things first, let’s tackle the dressing—this is where our zesty lemon dressing salad flavor comes from! Grab a small jar with a lid, or just a mixing bowl. Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. If you use a jar, put the lid on tight and shake it like crazy for about 30 seconds until it looks creamy and emulsified. If you’re whisking, steady at it until it all comes together. It should look slightly thick. Taste it! Does it need a pinch more salt? Go for it! Set that beauty aside while you work on the main event.
Assembling Your Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Now for the fun part! In your biggest bowl—you want room to toss without everything flying out—combine all your solid ingredients: the celery, apples, dates, pecans, and parsley. Now, take about three-quarters of that homemade dressing and pour it over. Toss gently! I mean it—use tongs or your clean hands and gently fold everything together. We want to coat the ingredients, not bruise them or smash the apples. You might not need all the dressing; stop when everything looks coated but not swimming. The Parmesan cheese goes in last, right before you serve. Folding it in gently keeps that amazing structure of the crunchy vegetable salad intact!
Expert Tips for the Best Parmesan Celery Salad
When you’re making something this simple, the little steps really elevate it from good to ‘Wow, where did you get the recipe?’ This is my E-E-A-T section, where I share the little tricks I’ve learned over the years to make this parmesan celery salad absolutely sing. We want maximum flavor and crunch here, not just a standard veggie toss. If you’re looking for other ways to combine simple ingredients masterfully, peep my homemade english muffins recipe nooks—it’s all about technique!
Achieving Optimal Crunch in Your Celery Salad
I cannot stress enough how important it is to slice that celery thinly on a strong diagonal. Thick, chunky pieces slow down every other flavor. Also, I always try to toast my pecans or walnuts for about 4 minutes in a dry pan until they smell nutty—that step adds so much depth! Just watch them carefully so they don’t burn; that happens fast!
Variations for a Mediterranean Salad Ideas Twist on Celery Salad
If you want to pivot this into something that feels a bit more citrusy or salty, try swapping out that lovely Parmesan. As I mentioned in my notes, substituting it with some crumbled feta cheese moves this straight into Mediterranean salad ideas territory. It offers a tangier bite that works brilliantly with the lemon. Honestly, though, whatever cheese you use, this whole celery salad adventure remains super quick!
Serving Suggestions for This Easy Side Dish Celery Salad
Because this celery salad is so light and bright, it really sings next to richer, heartier main courses. It’s the perfect foil for anything grilled! Seriously, make this as your easy side dish when you’re having BBQ chicken or maybe a nice, simple grilled salmon. It also goes wonderfully alongside weeknight classics, like my chicken and broccoli one-pan honey garlic. The zesty lemon just cuts through that richness and cleans your palate between bites. It’s a total crowd-pleaser for potlucks, too!
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips for Your Celery Salad with Dates
Okay, if you want to make this ahead—and honestly, who doesn’t sometimes?—we need to fight the biggest enemy of all: sogginess! Celery and apples hate sitting around already dressed. If you need to prep ahead, keep the dressing, the nuts, and the solids (celery, apple, dates, parsley) totally separate. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge.
The Parmesan always goes in last; it gets rubbery if it sits in liquid too long. Mix everything but the cheese and dressing about an hour before you plan to eat, then drizzle on just enough dressing so the celery salad with dates is perfectly coated. You want that snap, not a wilt! If you’re looking for storage tips on baked goods, check out my graham cracker toffee recipe easy bars!
Frequently Asked Questions About Celery Salad
I get so many questions when I post this salad, typically revolving around keeping that crunch alive! It’s the best no cook salad, but we need to treat those fresh veggies right. If you have ever struggled with keeping greens crisp, I totally get it. For more quick, fresh ideas, check out my recipe for whipped ricotta dip with hot honey—sometimes simple dairy dips really hit the spot!
Can I make this celery apple salad ahead of time?
You absolutely can prep parts of your celery apple salad ahead of time, but here’s the trick: you MUST dress it right before serving. If you mix the celery, apples, dates, and dressing together even an hour early, you’re risking a sad, soft salad when you go to eat it. Keep the dressing completely separate, and only toss everything together literally five minutes before you plan on serving it. That keeps that amazing snap!
What nuts work best in a walnut celery salad?
In this specific recipe, I used toasted pecans, but honestly, walnuts are a fantastic choice too! For any walnut celery salad variation, toasting the nuts is non-negotiable for me. It draws out the natural oils and makes them taste richer and crunchier. Just place those walnuts (or pecans!) in a dry skillet over medium heat for just a few minutes, shaking constantly. It makes a huge difference in the final texture.
Is this considered a light lunch salad?
Yes, totally! This is one of my favorite quick healthy salads for lunch. Because it uses a vinaigrette instead of creamy mayonnaise or heavy dairy binders, it stays feeling light and vibrant. It’s packed with satisfying crunch from the celery and apples, but it doesn’t weigh you down, making it the perfect light lunch salad option.
Estimated Nutritional Breakdown for This Celery Salad
I always try to keep things transparent about what we’re eating, even when it’s super fresh food like this! Remember that since we are dealing with slightly variable ingredients—like how much oil you soak up, or the exact size of your dates—these numbers are always an honest estimate. Think of this as a good guide, not a strict lab result! This breakdown is based on the four servings listed in the recipe card.
If you want to see how these ingredients shine in a completely different way—like getting those sweet potato vibes—you’ve got to check out my recipe for roasted sweet potato honey cinnamon crispy—it’s next level comfort food!
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 28g (Mostly healthy unsaturated fats!)
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 12g (Mostly from the dates and apples!)
- Protein: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Overall, this is a wonderfully light dish filled with fiber and good fats, which is why I love treating it as a light lunch salad sometimes. It keeps you energized without weighing you down!
Share Your Crisp Celery Salad Creations!
I truly hope you get to make this celery salad soon! It brightens up any meal, whether you serve it as a quick potluck side dish or your own light lunch. Once you taste the fresh crunch, I know you’ll love it!
If you whip up this salad, please come back and drop a rating for me—it helps other cooks find great recipes. And please, share your beautiful, crunchy photos over on my Pinterest boards; I love seeing all your kitchen inspiration! You can find more ideas and share yours at this spot!
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Crisp Celery Salad with Apples, Dates, and Parmesan: Your New Favorite Refreshing Side Dish
You need this Crisp Celery Salad! It combines the satisfying crunch of celery with sweet dates, tart apples, salty Parmesan, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This easy side dish is perfect for a light lunch or to brighten up any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch celery, thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 2 crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad components: In a large bowl, combine the sliced celery, diced apples, chopped dates, toasted pecans, and fresh parsley.
- Dress the salad: Pour about three-quarters of the vinaigrette over the celery mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Add more dressing if needed, but avoid making it soggy.
- Add cheese: Gently fold in the shaved Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch. If you must prepare ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.
Notes
- Toasting the nuts brings out their flavor; spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, watching closely.
- This salad is excellent for potlucks because it holds its crunch well.
- For a Mediterranean salad ideas twist, substitute feta cheese for Parmesan.
- If you are looking for quick healthy salads, this recipe takes under 20 minutes total.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 15
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Crisp Celery Salad with Apples, Dates, and Parmesan: Your New Favorite Refreshing Side Dish
You need this Crisp Celery Salad! It combines the satisfying crunch of celery with sweet dates, tart apples, salty Parmesan, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This easy side dish is perfect for a light lunch or to brighten up any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch celery, thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 2 crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad components: In a large bowl, combine the sliced celery, diced apples, chopped dates, toasted pecans, and fresh parsley.
- Dress the salad: Pour about three-quarters of the vinaigrette over the celery mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Add more dressing if needed, but avoid making it soggy.
- Add cheese: Gently fold in the shaved Parmesan cheese just before serving.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch. If you must prepare ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss just before serving.
Notes
- Toasting the nuts brings out their flavor; spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, watching closely.
- This salad is excellent for potlucks because it holds its crunch well.
- For a Mediterranean salad ideas twist, substitute feta cheese for Parmesan.
- If you are looking for quick healthy salads, this recipe takes under 20 minutes total.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 15