Lukas Volger's Celery Salad with Maple-Candied Almond + Shallot | The Bittman Project

Ingredients

• 2 medium shallots
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/3 cup raw almonds, chopped in half
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 long, crisp celery stalks, plus the celery heart
• 1 pear or apple
• 3 tablespoons coarsely cubed Parmesan cheese
• Freshly ground black pepper