FENNEL-CELERY SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Fennel and celery share more than just the dubious honor of being incredibly underrated vegetables. Their snappy crunch is awesome raw, as proven by this densely textured salad recipe.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Bon Appétit Salad Celery Fennel Thanksgiving Fig Blue Cheese Vegetarian Walnut Wheat/Gluten-Free Side
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-8 minutes; let cool.
- Finely chop 1 shallot half, then thinly slice the other half crosswise; set sliced shallot aside. Combine chopped shallot, mustard, sugar, and 1/4 cup vinegar in a resealable jar. Add oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and shake to emulsify; set vinaigrette aside.
- Toss figs, reserved sliced shallot, and remaining 1/4 cup vinegar in a small bowl; let sit until figs and shallots are softened, at least 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, toss fennel, celery, blue cheese, and toasted walnuts in a large bowl. Drain figs and shallot and add to bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Do Ahead
- Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead; cover and chill. Figs and shallot can be soaked 4 hours ahead; store covered at room temperature. Fennel and celery can be sliced 4 hours ahead; place in a large bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and chill.
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Shazia Abbas
[email protected]I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's light, healthy, and full of flavor.
Sherkhan shamezai Swat
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients tossed together with a light dressing. But the flavors are amazing!
Tabitha Sarpong
[email protected]This salad was really easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Md Raja Islam
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Dipen limbu
[email protected]This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.
naim Mia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The other ingredients helped to balance out the flavor of the fennel.
Julie Tonko
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and the flavors were still bright and fresh.
Muffin The Bird
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of fennel, celery, and blue cheese.
Ian Joseph
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the fennel and celery add a nice crunch.
Vincent Kenzo
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of fennel, celery, blue cheese, and walnuts is unique and flavorful. I especially loved the crunch of the walnuts.