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Vibrant Celery Salad with Dates & Pistachios

Vibrant Celery Salad with Dates & Pistachios for a Fresh Twist

This Vibrant Celery Salad with Dates & Pistachios is a quick and refreshing dish that adds a burst of flavor to any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Can substitute with a neutral oil.
  • 1 juice lemon Can substitute with lime juice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt Use kosher or sea salt for best results.
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper Freshly ground is preferable.
Salad
  • 4 cups thinly sliced celery stalks Can substitute with cucumbers.
  • 1 cup fresh mandarin orange slices Can substitute with tangerines.
  • 0.5 cup chopped celery leaves Can be omitted.
  • 0.5 cup Medjool dates, finely chopped Can substitute with dried figs or apricots.
  • 0.5 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped Can substitute with almonds or sunflower seeds.
  • 0.25 cup freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley Can substitute with cilantro.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • large spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one fresh lemon, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until well emulsified.
  2. Add in ½ cup of finely chopped Medjool dates to the dressing. Gently stir to ensure the dates are well coated.
  3. Fold in 4 cups of thinly sliced celery stalks, along with ½ cup of chopped celery leaves, into the bowl. Mix gently until thoroughly combined.
  4. Carefully add 1 cup of fresh mandarin orange slices and ½ cup of roughly chopped shelled pistachios. Stir gently.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed. Stir to ensure each bite is packed with flavor.
  6. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a fresh salad experience, serve immediately after preparing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.

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