crunchy, classic Woodward-style Celery Salad

Ingredients
4 cups celery, thinly sliced (use the leaves too for extra flavor)
1 cup red grapes, halved (or green grapes)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
1/4 cup finely sliced green onions (optional)
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional but traditional in many Woodward versions)
Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep the celery
Slice celery thin on the diagonal and include the tender leaves — they add great flavor.
Mix the salad
In a large bowl, combine celery, grapes, and walnuts. Add green onions or cheese if using.
Make the dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Combine
Pour dressing over the salad and toss well.
Chill & serve
Let sit 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve cold.
Optional Add-ins (popular variations)
Thin apple slices
Dried cranberries
Parsley or dill
A splash of apple cider vinegar
Shaved Parmesan instead of blue cheese