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Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans

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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.

A bowl of celery salad with pecans.
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry, and pecans

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.

A bowl of celery salad with pecans and cranberries.
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry, and pecans

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.
A bowl of celery salad with pecans and cranberries.
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry, and pecans

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.
Fresh celery
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry, and pecans

Prepare salad dressing 

  • In a small bowl combine the Olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Cutting celery on a cutting board.
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry, and pecans

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!
A bowl of celery salad with pecans and cranberries.
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry and pecans

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A bowl of celery salad with pecans and cranberries.
How to make a simple salad with celery, cranberry, and pecans
A bowl of celery salad with pecans.

Easy Celery Salad Recipe with Cranberries and Pecans

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 19 votes
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Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Calories: 280kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 4 Servings

Description

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.

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Ingredients 

  • 4 cups (400 g) Celery stalks chopped
  • ½ cup (50 g) Cranberries
  • 1 cup (120 g) Pecans or walnuts 
  • 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

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!

Recipe Notes

 

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Nutrition Information
Serving: 109gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 9.8gProtein: 5.1gFat: 26.4gSaturated Fat: 2.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 4.3gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

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  1. Debbie Butler

    5 stars
    Omit the honey and this recipe could be considered Keto. The honey is not necessary to the flavor and substance of the salad. Celery is a highly nutritious vegetable. I am pleased to find this recipe.

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Debbie. I hope you try this salad

      Reply

  2. Cathleen

    5 stars
    What a combination of ingredients!! I love the addition of honey and pecans. I always have celery at home, so this is definitely happening!!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Cathleen. yes, the pecans add some crunch and cranberry some tartness.

      Reply

  3. Aleta

    5 stars
    Yum, this would be an excellent crunchy side dish for a lot of the main courses I make! I love the nutty flavour from the pecans with the sweetness from the cranberries. Can't wait to make it for my family!

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    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Aleta. Yes, it's a perfect side with many dishes

      Reply

  4. Natalie

    5 stars
    This salad looks and sounds really amazing. Flavorful and so healthy. I how you paired cranberries and celery. Delicious! Will give this salad a try really soon.

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks, Natalie. Yes, the cranberries add a nice tart taste to the crunchy celery.

      Reply