Celery Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Delight
This Celery Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Delight is the perfect way to brighten up any meal. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this salad features crisp celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumbers, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a light and tangy dressing of olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Ideal for a quick lunch or as a side dish for barbecued meats, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or preparing a weekday dinner, this salad will surely impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under running water and pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped celery, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- If desired, add fresh dill and mix again.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg