Celery with almonds and parmesan

6 servings

25 minutes

This exquisite salad with celery, almonds, and parmesan offers the perfect blend of freshness and rich flavor. Celery adds a crunchy texture and a light green freshness to the dish, while toasted almonds provide a subtle nutty note. Dates bring sweetness that harmoniously contrasts with the spiciness of parmesan and the mild heat of red pepper. Olive oil and lemon juice bind the ingredients into a cohesive composition, making the taste balanced and refined. This salad, popular in European cuisine, is perfect as a light dish for summer lunch or as a side to meat and fish. It is simple to prepare yet boasts a rich flavor profile that gourmets will surely appreciate.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 245.7
• Proteins: 8.2g
• Fats: 19g
• Carbohydrates: 11.2g

Ingredients

• Almond: 0.5 glass
• Celery stalk: 8 stem
• Pitted dates: 6 pc
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 3 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese: 60 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
• Red pepper flakes: to taste

Cooking steps

1. To prepare celery with almonds and parmesan, preheat the oven to 180°. Place the almonds on a baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes). Let cool, then chop coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 0.5 glass

2. Mix almonds, celery stalks and leaves, dates, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Add parmesan and oil, gently mix, then season with red pepper. Serve at the table.

   Required ingredients:

   • Almond: 0.5 glass
   • Celery stalk: 8 stems
   • Pitted dates: 6 pieces
   • Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Grated Parmesan cheese: 60 g
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
   • Red pepper flakes:  to taste