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

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 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.

Chopped Hungry Lady Salads

Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)

The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

Lentil Chopped Salad with Honey Walnut Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

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If you’ve been following along for a while, you will know that I consider myself an advocate for meal-in-a-bowl salads that actually fill you up, and trust me when I tell you this Kale Chopped Salad delivers. I am all about quick, easy, AND delicious, so not only is this salad incredibly fast to throw together, (perfect for when you’re craving something healthy and filling but don’t want to spend an hour in the kitchen) but the dressing is absolute magic in 3-ingredients.

Make this Hungry Lady Salad in advance and store it for up to 5 days in the fridge, or dig in the moment it’s ready! 

Watch Me Make My Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing

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How To Make My Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing

Step 1. In a large salad bowl, combine the salad ingredients.  

Step 2. In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk or blend until very smooth.

Step 3. Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.

Step 4. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

• Sometimes I have a craving for homemade hummus, but for the sake of time and effort, I highly recommend the Boar’s Head Hummus for a high-quality, readily available option
• I love Tuscan Kale, also known as Lucinato or Dinosaur Kale for this salad and most raw preparations.  It’s softer than curly kale, though you could certainly use that if that’s what you can find.
• Use diced onion or shallot instead of the green onions.

This Crunchy Kale Chopped Salad with 3-Ingredient Hummus Dressing is special because:

It comes together in a flash
It’s packed with flavor
You don’t have to stress about your knife skills!
It keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days

More Hungry Lady Salads:

Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato + Kale Salad With Spicy Cashew Herb Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Roasted Red Pepper Dressing (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

‘Cheesy’ Vegan Kale Salad With Farro

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It seems everyone has a couple of heads of romaine lettuce kicking around in their fridge. Here’s something unique and delicious to do with it tonight!

I first had grilled romaine at a little restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. There it was served Caesar Salad style with a runny egg on top. Delicious. This is inspired by that memorable salad, and it’s a whole lot easier to make. In fact, it is one of the easiest salads I have on this website and requires only 10 minutes total and no food processor or blender.

Great for when the temperatures drop and you want to add a little warmth to your vegetables. The lettuce doesn’t cook, it just gets slightly charred, toasty, and wilted in the most tender and lovely way.

Watch Me Make My Charred Romaine Salad with Walnuts + Lemon Parmesan Dressing

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How To Make My Charred Romaine Salad with Walnuts + Lemon Parmesan Dressing

Step 1. Add all dressing ingredients into a glass jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until a thickened dressing forms. Set aside to serve with the salad.

Step 2. Turn your oven to the broiler setting, on high.

Step 3. Cut the romaine hearts in half, leaving the bottom intact so that the leaves stay together. You will have four halves of romaine.

Step 4. Coat in olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 5. Place the romaine hearts, cut side down, on a large baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, then flip and broil the other side for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6. Remove the romaine from the oven and place the hearts on a serving platter cut side up. Top each heart with toasted walnuts and grated parmesan.

Step 7. Drizzle with the dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Step 8. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

• Use little gem lettuce or iceberg instead of romaine
• This can be grilled on a grill, same time for recipe
• Use pecans or almonds instead of walnuts
• Nut allergy? Use toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds for crunch
• If you’re vegan, leave the cheese out or substitute with a bit of nutritional yeast

This Charred Romaine Salad with Walnuts + Lemon Parmesan Dressing is special because:

Takes 10 minutes to put together but adds the perfect burst of flavor to your meal

You don’t need any fancy kitchen tools to make this delicious salad

The dressing is incredibly simple and keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days if you have extra!

Got more romaine in the fridge? Here are some ideas…

Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roast Red Pepper Dressing

Grilled (Faux) Caesar salad

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