CELERY DATE SALAD

This is my favorite salad to throw together that’s perfectly layered with a lot of flavors, textures and topped with a quality homemade dressing. Although it’s quite easy to make it can be the star of the show or a versatile side dish for any dinner.

What you’ll need:

5 oz arugula

5–6 celery stalks, thinly sliced on a bias

8 Medjool dates, pitted, thinly sliced

6 oz white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

½ cup pumpkin seeds

Lemon-Shallot Dressing

⅓ cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp honey

1 tiny garlic clove, finely grated

1 small shallot, very finely minced

½ tsp kosher salt

freshly cracked black pepper

How you’ll make it:

Add the arugula, chopped celery, dates, white cheddar, & pumpkin seeds to a large salad bowl.

In a small jar, shake together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper until well combined. If you have time I refrigerate mine overnight for deeper flavor.

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.