Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans
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.
Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans
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This is by far the most simple and easy celery salad recipe you will find. With barely 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.
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Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans
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Ingredients
- Celery – 1 bunch (about 4 stalks chopped to 2 cups )
- Cranberries – 1/2 cup
- Pecans or walnuts
- Parsley or cilantro – chopped – 1/4 cup (optional)
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Honey – 1 tbsp
- Salt – 1/4 tsp
- Pepper – 1/4 tsp
Easy Celery Salad with Cranberries and Pecans
Method
- Chop Celery into small pieces. I like to keep them bite size but the preference is yours.
- Soak cranberries in 1/2 cup hot water for 5 minutes and drain
- Chop pecans and walnuts into small pieces
Dressing
- In a small bowl combine the Olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
- 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 with Cranberries and Pecans
Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans
Ingredients
- 4 cups Celery stalks chopped
- 1/2 cup Cranberries
- 100 grams Pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup Parsley or Cilantro - chopped optional
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Chop celery into small pieces. I like to keep them bite size but the preference is yours.
- Soak cranberries in 1/2 cup hot water for 5 minutes and drain
- Chop pecans and walnuts into small pieces
Dressing
- In a small bowl combine the Olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and Pepper.
Assembly
- 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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Marisa Franca
Crunchy salads are the best and this salad would make a great side during the Holidays. The cranberries make it festive and I like the addition of the nuts and cilantro. The light vinaigrette is an ideal dressing for this salad. I’m pinning.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely, Marisa. You will enjoy this.
jacquee | i sugar coat it!
I love that crisp crunch celery provides! This would be a great side for the many upcoming barbecues when summer rolls around!
Veena Azmanov
Me too! love the crisp from celery. Thanks Jacquee
Helene D'Souza
Such a refreshing salad and right now we are relying entirely on salads, due to the heat. I should try your celery salad sometime soon. Thanks fro sharing!
Veena Azmanov
I think you will love it. Thanks Helene.
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
What a great way to jazz up a celery salad. Love cranberries!
Veena Azmanov
Me too Bintu. Thanks
Luci's Morsels
Yum! This looks like a great recipe to take and toss for lunch! Thank you for sharing! I love the combination of ingredients you’ve used. Delicious! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Luci.
Mary
I love the crunch that celery brings to a salad!
Veena Azmanov
Me too Mary – Thanks