Very flavorful. It was perfect. You might finish the salad with some flaky sea salt (Maldon brand) instead. I bought your cookbook the other day and can’t wait for it to arrive. Huge hit! View fullsize. I’m glad you enjoyed it. When I have time I will comment on the recipes I have made. I’m so glad you enjoyed it– I hope it was a welcome change in your salad routine, Jacquelyn. My husband and I both love it. Have you seen heirloom celery varieties in purple or magenta yet? Joshua McFadden has such respect for the ingredients that every recipe seems well thought out, and directions are thorough and very well written. Everyone loved it and most people came back for seconds and thirds. Sign up to get important news and culture from around the Northwest, delivered to your inbox six days a week. Cucumber and Celery Salad with Apricots and Pistachios. Gently mix all the ingredients.

Coincidentally, Six Seasons was @RainyDayBites’ August pick for her Instagram-based cookbook club. It’s so simple, but the combination of ingredients creates a wonderful, intriguing aroma. This mixed bean salad really was amazing. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Let’s reset with a simple, inexpensive, and addictive celery salad. *Chopped,Toasted walnuts or pecans in place of the almond slices. My first Cookie and Kate recipe- So good, but I think I will make it again with just a sprinkling of nuts and Parmesan on top as a garnish. Meeker. Really nice mix of flavors, sweet, and tart, and crunchy! I’m not complaining. Although, for presentation it looks a little better with larger slices. I’m quite smitten with Six Seasons. When you’re ready to serve, give the salad a final spritz of lemon juice. JOSHUA MCFADDEN. Unfortunately I live alone (with my own “cookie” who is a cat) and it was too much salad for me and didn’t sit well as a leftover. I'm Michelle, the head waffler, book nerd and home cook behind the site. I love this one, so I’m really glad it was a hit. As a thank you, we'll give you our welcome guide with 5 printable dinner recipes. The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. DirectionsBring a medium pot of water to a boil and add salt until it tastes like the sea. Thank you for posting this recipe. Yes, feel free to adjust this according to your tastes, Maggie. J’adore! Sometimes I find the brand of olive oil matters too. Celery is the "undisputed flavor king" in the world of vegetables. I will never look at celery the same again! I’m so glad this was a pleasant surprise. Yes! Taste again and adjust the seasoning so you have a … Thanks, Kirstin! Dear Kate: On this rainy/snowy day in Kansas City I want you to know how much my family has enjoyed this Celery/Date/Almond salad. Crunchy Mixed-Bean Salad with Celery and Tarragon From Six Seasons; A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden Ingredients.

Shell Beans. Add the celery, cheese, and pecans; stir to combine. I love your creativity with salads!

DailyWaffle is lifestyle blog focused on food and books, or as we like to say, books and bites. On Sunday, I hosted the first stop in Ali’s bachelorette party, which concluded with ten girls belting Alanis Morissette lyrics in a private karaoke room. Drain and pat dry, then pile into a medium bowl. To toast the almonds, warm them in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and toasted, about 5 to 7 minutes. I know what you are thinking - celery is so boring and bland but this salad proves all of those theories wrong. Thank you so much for your insight and ingenuity. Wonderful, Nancy!

Thanks again for a delicious and nutritious recipe! I don’t love celery, but I hate throwing the extras away. By the ingredients I thought this salad sounded interesting, but it is truly wonderful. Hi Kate, this looks really tasty. I used slivered almonds and kept them on the side. The dish "is a play on 'ants on a log,' with peanut butter and raisins, that I was handed as a kid. Measure out half the parsley stems, trim off the dried ends of the stems, and very finely slice them crosswise, as you would chives. View fullsize. This is not a vegetarian cookbook, although the recipes focus on vegetables, they often include meat.