Crunchy Celery and Parmesan Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This crisp, refreshing celery salad comes together in just ten minutes with only four main ingredients.
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings4
This is the salad I find myself making every single week. It's incredibly simple, yet so satisfying: crunchy celery, sharp Parmesan, and a bright lemon-shallot dressing.
It works as a side dish for almost anything, from grilled chicken to a simple pasta dinner. You can also add a handful of nuts or some fresh herbs to change it up.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Place the minced shallot in a large bowl. Halve the lemon and squeeze the juice of one half into the bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine.
- Add the sliced celery and the Parmesan cheese to the dressing. Toss well to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed—it should be salty and tangy but balanced. Add more lemon juice, olive oil, or salt as desired. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
💡 Tips
- For the best texture, slice the celery on a slight diagonal.
- If you want a milder onion flavor, soak the minced shallot in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain before using.
- This salad is excellent with a handful of toasted walnuts or sliced almonds added.
Inspired by a recipe from Simply Recipes