A Snappy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad: Serving Family Gatherings Right! 🥬🥦
Crisp Celery and Romaine Heart-Centered Salad
Want a dazzling and straightforward dish to kick off your family feast? This zesty salad is perfect for pairing with grilled delights and indulgent dishes. Follow these simple steps, and manage to impress your loved ones! 🤩
Things You'll Need:
Grab the delicate celery inner stalks, including the tender leaves. Don't settle for prepared celery hearts found in stores – you'll want the real deal! 🌱
Gather Your Ingredients 🛒
- 1.5 pounds romaine hearts, shredded into delectable bites (around 8 cups)
- 2 medium English or Persian cucumbers, seeded and chunked into decent chunks (approximately 2 cups)
- 2 cups coarsely chopped celery hearts (inner leafy stalks)
- 1 cup cubed hearts of palm
- A drool-worthy Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette (recipe below) 🍇🥔
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Yield: 8 tummy-happy servings
Difficulty: Easy Peasy 🌈
Total: 5 minutes or less ⏱️
Active: 5 minutes or less ⏳
Ingredients for Luscious Lemon Dill Dressing (optional) 🍋💛
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin works a charm)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to your taste 🌿
Instructions: A Delightful Dance of Ingredients
Mix the shredded romaine hearts, seeded and chunked cucumbers, coarsely chopped celery hearts, and hearts of palm in a large serving bowl. Prepare the Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette or the optional Luscious Lemon Dill Dressing found in the ingredients section and drizzle over the salad. Toss gently to combine the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately, enjoying a family gathering starter that showcases nutrition from celery stalks and romaine hearts.
For an added twist, opt for the Luscious Lemon Dill Dressing instead of the Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette, giving the salad an delightful, tangy flavor. If you prefer categorizing your recipes, consider adding this zesty salad to the uncategorized section of your collection – it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!
