This simple and easy celery salad recipe is packed full of nutrition. Celery is a juicy vegetable and has a wonderful crunch that makes eating salad so refreshing and fun. Adding a bit of cranberry and pecan and you have a side dish everyone will crave.
It's almost summer here so the grocer has been bringing in some really amazing summer vegetables and fruits. I thought we'd have to wait a while more for peaches and watermelons but they are already in.
Celery and leeks taste best in these months. Sweet, juicy and bursting with freshness. I love making celery salad and leek patties in these months. Absolutely the best. I really think the best way to get everyone to eat salad is to keep it simple and fresh. A simple salad dressing can make a huge difference.
Ingredients and substitutes
This is by far the most simple and easy celery salad recipe you will find. With barely a few ingredients. What you really need is the fresh good produce of celery.
- Honey - I love the soft sweetness of honey that really brings out the celery but if you prefer you could substitute with 1 tsp of sugar instead.
- Lemon Juice - again I prefer lemon juice but a good apple cider vinegar works just as well.
- Pecan or walnuts - I personally am a bit Pecan person but walnuts go really well with celery.
- Cranberry - well, I love the sweet and tart quality that cranberry brings to this salad but you can use raisins or prunes as well.
Step by step instructions (pin)
Chop veggies
- Chop celery into small pieces. I like to keep them bite-size but the preference is yours.
- Soak cranberries in ½ cup hot water for 5 minutes and drain.
- Lightly toast the pecans and walnuts in a frying pan - optional.
- Chop pecans and walnuts into small pieces.
Prepare salad dressing
- In a small bowl combine the Olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Assemble
- Always combine salad when ready to serve.
- Place celery, cranberries, and nuts in a bowl.
- Pour dressing and toss well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve.
- Enjoy!
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Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (400 g) Celery stalks chopped
- ½ cup (50 g) Cranberries
- 1 cup (120 g) Pecans or walnutsÂ
- ¼ cup (0.25 cup) Parsley or Cilantro - chopped optional
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (1 floz) Olive oil
- 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Honey
- ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) Salt
- ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) Pepper
Instructions
- Chop celery into small pieces. I like to keep them bite size but the preference is yours.
- Soak cranberries in ½ cup hot water for 5 minutes and drain
- Chop pecans and walnuts into small pieces
DressingÂ
- In a small bowl combine the Olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and Pepper.
Assembly
- Always combine salad when ready to serveÂ
- Place celery, cranberries, and nuts in a bowl.
- Pour dressing and toss well to combineÂ
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary
- Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before you serve.Â
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Information
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