Ina Garten Celery Salad Recipe
The Ina Garten Celery Salad Recipe brings fresh, crisp flavors to your table with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Serving bowl
Ingredients
- 6 celery stalks thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts optional
Instructions
- Wash celery stalks thoroughly under cold water.
- Trim ends and remove any tough strings.
- Slice celery diagonally into thin pieces.
- Place sliced celery in large mixing bowl.
- Whisk olive oil and lemon juice together.
- Add Dijon mustard to oil mixture.
- Stir in honey until well combined.
- Season dressing with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over celery slices evenly.
- Add fresh parsley and capers to bowl.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Let salad rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with toasted walnuts if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill until ready.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp celery stalks for best texture and flavor results.
- Slice celery just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness throughout.
- Let the salad rest briefly to allow flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan for enhanced nutty flavor and crunch.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level preference.