Celery Salad with Capers, Fresh Herbs, and Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette — The Mom 100

Ingredients

• 2 hearts of celery ((about 20 stalks, with leaves))
• 1 medium red onion ((quartered and thinly sliced))
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons drained capers ((roughly chopped))
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon celery seed ((optional))
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
• ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))
• Generous pinch red pepper flakes ((optional))
• ¼ cup coarsely grated or shaved Parmesan cheese ((optional))