“My husband has never willingly eaten a bite of celery in his life, but he had SECONDS of this salad.”

This Woodward Celery Salad is a vibrant and unexpectedly delicious dish that highlights the crispness of celery with a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. It’s an easy-to-make salad that’s perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch.

Woodward Celery Salad

Ingredients:

For the Salad

For the Dressing

Instructions:

1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped celery, golden raisins, roughly chopped pecans, and thinly sliced shallot. Toss gently to combine these ingredients.
2. Whisk 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 emulsified.
3. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss everything thoroughly to ensure an even coating.
4. Marinate (Optional but Recommended): Allow the salad to sit for at least 20 minutes before serving. This resting time helps the flavors meld and allows the celery to absorb some of the dressing, enhancing the overall taste.
5. Add Parmesan & Serve: Just before serving, add the grated Parmesan cheese to the salad and toss once more to incorporate.