Ina Garten Celery Salad
This salad is about restraint and precision. Thinly sliced celery keeps the crunch consistent, the dressing stays light, and the finishing touches are minimal. The result feels fresh and intentional, not fussy.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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1 large bunch celery (about 10–12 stalks), thinly sliced on a diagonal
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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¾ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
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Optional: ¼ cup toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped
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Optional: fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions
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Slice the celery – Cut celery thinly on the diagonal for even texture
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Make the dressing – Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper
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Dress lightly – Add celery to a bowl and toss with dressing
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Add cheese – Fold in shaved Parmesan gently
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Finish with crunch – Sprinkle nuts if using
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Rest briefly – Let sit for a few minutes so flavors settle
Find it online: https://inagartendishes.com/ina-garten-celery-salad/