Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

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The very first Hungry Lady Salad of 2023! This will make you rethink celery.
I’ve been making variations of this salad for years, usually when I don’t have salad greens on hand but crave that fresh, bright flavor that only a salad can bring. And before you question the usability of the celery you forgot in the back of your refrigerator, I have a hack for you! If your celery is a little wilted, simply place it in a bowl of ice water to heighten the crispiness, then drain on a tea towel before continuing. You can thank me later.

Watch Me Make My Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts

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How To Make My Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts

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Step 1. Seperate the celery stalks and leaves. Slice the stalks thinly on a bias and roughly chop the leaves.  

Step 2. To toast the nuts, warm them in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and toasted, about 2-4 minutes. 

Step 3. Place sliced celery stalks and leaves in a medium sized bowl.  

Step 4. Add the sliced shallot, chopped nuts, dates, feta cheese, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. 

Step 5. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

  • Queso fresco is a great substitute for feta, as is parmesan
  • Pecans or walnuts are my preference here, almonds are good too.
  • If you’re nut-free, try using toasted sunflower seeds
  • With the meaty dates, cheese, and nuts I find this a satisfying light lunch on its own, though you could throw in some leftover rotisserie chicken as well.

This Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts is special because:

It’s fast, easy and incredibly filling

It’s gluten-free and vegetarian

You can make the salad ahead of time – just leave the nuts off until you’re ready to serve to preserve their crunch!

It’s a great way to use up celery, or improvise when you don’t have traditional salad greens on hand.

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Celery Chopped Salad with Dates, Feta and Nuts (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

A Hungry Lady Salad that will have you rethinking Celery.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 10 Stalks of Celery
  • ½ cup Walnuts or Pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 6 Medjool Dates, pitted and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Shallot, sliced thin
  • Juice from 1 Lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • Kosher Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions 

  • Separate the leaves from the stalks of the celery. Slice the stalks thinly on a bias and roughly chop the leaves.
  • If your celery is a little wilted, place it in a bowl of ice water to heighten the crispiness, then drain on a tea towel before continuing.
  • To toast the nuts, warm them in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and toasted, about 2-4 minutes. 
  • Note: If you are making this salad ahead, store the nuts separately and mix in just before serving to maintain their crunch.
  • Place sliced celery stalks and leaves in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add the sliced shallot, chopped nuts, dates, feta cheese, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 247
Keyword: Celery, chopped salad, Hungry Lady Salads, lunch salads
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131 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Love, love, love this salad and I’m not a celery lover. Everything about this salad hits the spot. Thanks for this easy and delicious recipe.

    1. You’re so welcome, Gail! This is the salad for those who don’t love celery in my opinion ๐Ÿ˜‰

  2. 5 stars
    I LOVE this salad, I have made it twice in the last 2 weeks. Itโ€™s great because I work outside in less than desirable heat and humidity and for lunch, this hits the spot.

    1. You’re in good company, Joan! Celery can be controversial but this salad is a crowd pleaser. Thank you so much for being here ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ

  3. 5 stars
    Just made this for the first time and it will be on repeat all summer long. Itโ€™s so light and fresh and satisfying! Thank you!

  4. 5 stars
    Beautiful, healthy, and perfectly nutrient dense. Great crunch with the added sweetness of the dates and salty feta cheese. Just perfect.