Celery Salad Recipe
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This celery salad with citrus and walnuts is one of the most refreshing salads you’ll eat this season!
The thing I’ve always hated about celery is that you generally only add a stalk or two to whatever you are cooking, and then the rest sits in the fridge and tends to go bad. But that’s all changed now.
Celery salad is having a revival on TikTok these days, and for good reason. While celery doesn’t get a ton of credit for being a great vegetable, it actually is, especially in a salad.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It has all the crunch you want and love in a delicious salad.
- It has a sweet & savory combination that is unequaled.
- It’s a fresh and lively salad that will keep you full for hours after you eat it.
- It’s super easy to make!
This salad is great any time of year, but it’s particularly well-suited for the colder months when celery and grapefruits are in abundance.
What To Serve With Celery Salad
Want more than just a salad? Here are some ideas for what to serve with this celery salad. You can serve these on the side or mixed into the salad for a more robust meal.
- Grilled Salmon
- Lemon-Herb Chicken
- Seared Scallops
- Quinoa with Fresh Herbs
- Farro or Barley Pilaf
FAQs
Do I Use The Whole Stalk, Including The Leaves?
Absolutely! If your celery has leaves, include them in the salad. It’s delicious!
Can I Use Any Type Of Citrus Fruit?
You can! Try oranges, mandarines, tangerines, clementines, or satsumas.
More Celery Salad Ideas
If you have more celery to use, here are some ideas for other celery salads you can try:
Crunchy & Nutty
- Celery & Walnut Salad – Celery, toasted walnuts, blue cheese, and a Dijon vinaigrette.
- Celery, Apple, & Pecan Slaw – Celery, crisp apples, pecans, and honey-mustard dressing.
Creamy & Savory
- Celery & Avocado Salad – Celery, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy tahini dressing.
- Celery & Chickpea Salad – Celery, chickpeas, green onions, garlic yogurt dressing, and smoked paprika.
Spicy & Bold
- Celery & Chili Crisp Salad – Celery, peanuts, green onions, a drizzle of chili oil, and sesame seeds.
- Celery & Kimchi Slaw – Celery, napa cabbage, kimchi, and a sesame-ginger dressing.
Savory & Umami-Rich
- Celery & Olive Tapenade Salad – Celery, green and black olives, capers, lemon zest, and a light olive oil dressing.
- Celery & Roasted Garlic Salad – Celery, slow-roasted garlic, parmesan, and a lemon-garlic vinaigrette.
- Celery & Sundried Tomato Salad – Celery, sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze.
- Celery & Miso Sesame Salad – Celery, toasted sesame seeds, shredded carrots, a miso-ginger dressing, and a sprinkle of nori flakes.
- Celery & Smoked Almond Salad – Celery, smoked almonds, green onions, a Dijon-sherry vinegar vinaigrette, and black pepper.
- Celery & Marinated Mushroom Salad – Celery, marinated mushrooms, walnuts, parsley, and a lemon-caper dressing.
What You’ll Need To Make Celery Salad
Celery stalks – Choose medium-sized stalks with or without leaves.
Grapefruit – Or other citrus fruit or a mix of several. See suggestions above.
Chopped walnuts – You can also use almonds or pecans, but walnuts taste best here.
Honey – Or any other sweetener you prefer to use.
Lemon juice – The best flavor is freshly squeezed, but bottled 100% juice will work in a pinch.
Plain yogurt – This can be dairy-based or plant-based. Your choice. Just make sure it’s plain and unsweetened.
How To Make Celery Salad
Chop your celery and grapefruit and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add walnuts and honey.
Add yogurt and lemon juice and toss well.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to three days.
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Celery Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- 9 medium celery stalks
- 1 large grapefruit (or oranges, or mandarins)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Chop your celery and grapefruit and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add walnuts and honey.
- Add yogurt and lemon juice and toss well.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe from the Gracious Pantry® archives, originally posted on 10/27/09.
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Julie – Yes, the chocolate cake is a part of my ebook. It’s currently up for sale and the physical published book with be up for sale in (I hope) a week or so.
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wow.. I never thought this combination would be so yummy! We subbed sunflower seeds for walnuts, honey for agave, and added 1 cup edamame.. super yummy!
Janet – Fabulous! What wonderful substitutions!
Carol – Oranges.
Carol, what about Clementine oranges? Super sweet.
I added cucumber, sunflower seeds and one thinly shredded carrot to mine. The carrot makes it pretty and helps me get more veggies into my day.
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
No, but I do have a nut free section if that helps…
I made this today was very good. I had to change to an orange because I can’t have grapefruit. Thank you for the recipe.