Crunchy Celery Parmesan Lemon (Printable Version)

Crisp celery combined with lemon zest and shaved Parmesan for a fresh, flavorful dish.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 large celery stalks, thinly sliced on the bias
02 - 1 small apple, cored and thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Cheese

04 - 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - Zest of 1 lemon
07 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced celery, apple, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the celery mixture and toss gently to coat.
04 - Add the shaved Parmesan and toss lightly.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle with toasted nuts if desired.
06 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes and feels impressive, like you actually tried.
  • The celery stays snappy and clean tasting, which is harder to find than you'd think in most salads.
  • Lemon and Parmesan together are a quiet kind of magic that works every single time.
02 -
  • Cutting your celery on the bias makes an actual difference in how the salad feels on your tongue and how it looks on the plate, so don't skip this small step.
  • If you let this sit more than a few minutes before serving, the celery releases water and everything becomes sad and limp, which defeats the entire purpose.
03 -
  • Shave your Parmesan right before serving with a vegetable peeler for shards that are delicate and won't disappear into the bowl.
  • Zest your lemon before you cut it in half for juice, so you're not fighting with a mangled half lemon trying to get zest off it.
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