CELERY AND PARMESAN SALAD

CELERY AND PARMESAN SALAD image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup good olive oil
2 t. grated lemon peel
1/4 cup plus 1 T fresh lemon juice
2 T minced shallots
1 t celery seed
1/2 t celery salt
1/2 t anchovy paste
Kosher salt and black pepper
5 cups thinly sliced celery heart, tender leaves included, sliced on an angle (about 12 stalks)
4 oz. chunk of aged Parmesan cheese
2/3 c toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
whole flat leaf parsley

Steps:

At leat 1 hour before planning to serve salad, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, the shallots, celery seed, celery salt, anchovy paste and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. (Even though these ingredients are in the dressing, believe me - this step makes a difference.) Add enough dressingn to moisten well, Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the celery to crisp and flavors to develop. When ready to serve, arrange the celery on a platter, shave the Parmesan onto the celery with a vegetable peeler, then sprinkle wit walnuts, parsley leaves, salt and pepper and serve immdediately.