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Best Ina Garten Celery Salad Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing celery salad by Ina Garten featuring crunchy celery, fresh herbs, toasted almonds, golden raisins, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for summer picnics or BBQ sides.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 –6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 stalks celery sliced diagonally
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs parsley, tarragon, dill
  • 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Rinse and slice celery diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Finely chop parsley, tarragon, and dill; sprinkle over celery and toss gently.
  3. Fold in toasted slivered almonds and golden raisins.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Let salad rest 15 minutes at room temperature for flavors to meld.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs.

Notes

For best results, use fresh celery and herbs. Toast almonds for enhanced flavor and soak raisins if dry.