Description
French Celery Slaw is a light, crisp, and refreshing salad made with thinly sliced celery, fresh herbs, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. This French celery slaw recipe is simple, elegant, and perfect as a bright side dish to balance rich meals or add a fresh touch to everyday dining.
Ingredients
- Celery stalks, thinly sliced
- Celery leaves, chopped
- Shallot, finely minced
- Dijon mustard
- White wine vinegar
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Wash celery thoroughly and slice thinly on a diagonal.
- Chop celery leaves and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify the vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced celery and minced shallot.
- Pour vinaigrette over the mixture and toss well.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Toss again and garnish with parsley, celery leaves, and Parmesan if desired.
- Serve immediately or slightly chilled.
Notes
Slice celery thinly for the best texture.Letting it rest enhances flavor and softens the celery slightly.Parmesan adds richness but is optional.Best served fresh but keeps well for up to 2 days.
