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.
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.
- 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.
- 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