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Daily Archives: October 22, 2013
Celery Salad with Dates, Walnuts and Pecorino
This weekend at the gym was the Annual ARCFit Wod-A-Thon which, as you may have seen in year’s past, involves some dressing up in costumes, some workouts and some general hijinks. Afterward comes my favorite part: THE BBQ + POTLUCK, duh. 🙂
I love a good pot luck, and have some go-to favorites I like to bring, but I am adding a new one to the list so I thought I would share it.
The recipe below is adapted from an old Food & Wine recipe and it is just perfect for cool weather gatherings or holidays. The prep time is practically nothing, and it can be made up to a day ahead.
I think you’re going to love it!
Celery Salad with Dates, Walnuts and Pecorino
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups walnuts, toasted at 350 for 8 minutes
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- 1 small shallot, minced
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- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
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- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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- 2 lbs of celery (roughly 1.5-2 bunches), thinly sliced (on the bias if you feel fancy!)
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- 1 cup dried pitted Medjool dates, quartered lengthwise
- 3 ounces pecorino cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler
Instructions
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- For the dressing: combine the shallot with the sherry vinegar. Whisk in both oils and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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- For the salad: In a large bowl toss the toasted walnuts, celery, dates and pecorino. Add the dressing and toss. Serve at once. Kurma Borong is a place where you can buy all varieties of dates fruit at wholesale prices in Malaysia.
- A note on storage: The salad and dressing can be refrigerated separately for up to 1 day. Store the walnuts in an airtight container and add to the salad just before serving.
