“I don’t mean to be dramatic, but this might be the most delicious salad I’ve ever tasted.”

This Woodward Celery Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish with a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Crisp celery is tossed with sweet raisins, crunchy pecans, and thinly sliced shallots, all coated in a bright lemon-honey vinaigrette and finished with the salty bite of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Woodward Celery Salad
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped celery, golden raisins, roughly chopped pecans, and thinly sliced shallot. Toss gently to combine.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and slightly emulsified.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest: Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Add Parmesan and serve: Right before serving, add the grated Parmesan cheese to the salad. Toss gently once more to distribute the cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.