Easy Celery Salad Recipe – A Healthy Earthy Flavor
Easy Celery Salad Recipe – A Healthy Earthy Flavor is a delightful and refreshing dish that showcases the crispness of celery paired with zesty flavors. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether as a light side dish for a summer barbecue or a nutritious addition to your lunch. The bright, crunchy textures combined with the tangy lemon and red apple vinegar dressing will elevate your dining experience, making it a favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 hearts of celery (about 20 stalks with leaves)
- 1 medium red onion (quartered and thinly sliced)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained and roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Fresh herbs: oregano and parsley
Instructions
- Trim the celery leaves, discarding any limp ones. Coarsely chop healthy leaves and slice the stalks diagonally into ¼-inch pieces.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the sliced celery and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, red apple vinegar, capers, minced garlic, and optional celery seed until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the celery and onion mixture, tossing until fully coated.
- For enhanced flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg