Description
This refreshing Celery Salad combines crisp celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and sharp red onion with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a crisp side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 4 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash Vegetables: Wash all vegetables under cool running water to ensure they are clean and ready to use.
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop celery into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber into small pieces for even distribution throughout the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped celery, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to blend all the fresh flavors.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Chill Salad: Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together and serve cold for the best taste.
Notes
- For crunchier celery, use the stalks from the outer part of the bunch.
- You can add a handful of toasted nuts or seeds for extra texture and protein.
- This salad is best served chilled but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Feel free to adjust lemon juice and olive oil quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- To make it vegan and gluten-free, simply ensure all ingredients are fresh and uncontaminated.
