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Vibrant Celery Salad with Dates & Pistachios

Vibrant Celery Salad with Dates & Pistachios for Crunchy Joy

Enjoy this Vibrant Celery Salad with Dates & Pistachios, a quick, refreshing, vegan, and gluten-free dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Feel free to use avocado oil as a substitute.
  • 1 Lemon Juice Adds a bright acidity; lime juice works wonderfully if preferred.
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt Swap with kosher salt or reduce for low sodium.
  • pinch Ground Black Pepper For milder flavor, try white pepper.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley Can use fresh mint for a different twist.
Salad
  • ½ cup Pitted Medjool Dates Regular dried dates make a suitable alternative.
  • 2 cups Thinly Sliced Celery Stalks Cucumber can be used instead.
  • ½ cup Chopped Celery Leaves Can replace with arugula or spinach.
  • 1 cup Fresh Mandarin Orange Slices Clementines or tangerines also work.
  • ¼ cup Shelled Pistachios Sunflower seeds make a nut-free option.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, ½ teaspoon of sea salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and emulsified, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add ½ cup of chopped pitted Medjool dates to the bowl. Mix them into the dressing until evenly distributed, about 1 minute.
  3. Introduce 2 cups of thinly sliced celery stalks and a handful of chopped celery leaves into the bowl. Gently fold these ingredients using a spatula for about 1 minute.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of fresh mandarin orange slices and ¼ cup of shelled pistachios. Use a gentle mixing motion for about 30 seconds.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more dates or lemon juice to adjust sweetness or acidity, taking about 1 minute.
  6. Serve the salad immediately for best texture, refrigerating any leftovers covered for up to 1-2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest celery possible, and taste the salad after mixing to adjust flavors as desired. Serve immediately for best results.

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