Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad

Name: Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups); 1 medium English or Persian cucumber, seeded and cut into large dice (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 cup coarsely chopped celery hearts (inner leafy stalks); 1/2 cup sliced hearts of palm; Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette

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4 servings Easy

Total: Under 5 mins Active: Under 5 mins

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Ingredients (5)

1/2 pound romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1 medium English or Persian cucumber, seeded and cut into large dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped celery hearts (inner leafy stalks)
1/2 cup sliced hearts of palm
Fresh Thyme Vinaigrette

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*This quick tossed salad is an elegant and easy first course; it’s great paired with grilled meats and other rich foods.

What to buy:
Use the delicate inner stalks of a head of celery, including the tender leaves. Don’t be fooled by whole celery stalks packaged as celery hearts.

This recipe was featured as part of our Family-Friendly Party Done Right photo gallery.

by Kate Ramos

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Instructions

Toss together romaine hearts, cucumber, celery hearts, and hearts of palm in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve immediately.

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