Celery Salad with Dates, Almonds, and Parmesan Recipe

Celery Salad with Dates, Almonds, and Parmesan Recipe

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 8 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a diagonal, leaves separated
  • 6 dates, pitted, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 2 ounces Parmesan, shaved
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out almonds on a small rimmed baking sheet; toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; coarsely chop.
  2. Toss almonds, celery, celery leaves, dates, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan and oil and toss gently; season with red pepper flakes.