If you think celery is just a filler vegetable, this recipe will change your mind. Woodward Celery Salad is crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor thanks to its perfect balance of sweet golden raisins, crunchy pecans, tangy dressing, and a savory finish of Parmesan cheese. It’s simple to prepare and works beautifully as a light lunch or a standout side dish.
Woodward Celery Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Celery stalks, chopped | 12 |
| Small shallot, thinly sliced | 1 |
| Pecans, roughly chopped | 2/3 cup |
| Golden raisins | 1/2 cup |
| Grated Parmesan | 2/3 cup |
For the Dressing
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 1/3 cup |
| Lemon, juiced | 1 |
| White wine vinegar | 2 tablespoons |
| Honey | 1 tablespoon |
| Red pepper flakes | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add celery, raisins, pecans, and shallot. Toss gently to mix.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the celery mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Let It Rest: For the best flavor, allow the salad to sit for about 20 minutes so the celery can absorb the dressing and the flavors can meld.
- Add Parmesan & Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle in the grated Parmesan and give it a final toss.
This Woodward Celery Salad is crunchy, zesty, and surprisingly addictive. It’s the kind of dish that adds freshness to any meal and might just become your new go-to salad.
