Description
Celery Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly balances crisp vegetables and creamy flavors. This salad features crunchy celery, slivered almonds, and a rich Greek yogurt dressing infused with garlic and zesty lemon juice. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just about 10 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve as a side at summer barbecues or as a light meal on its own. The addition of fresh herbs like mint elevates the taste, making it an ideal choice for those seeking nutritious and vibrant salads.
Ingredients
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch celery (10 to 12 stalks)
- 3 scallions (thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- For the dressing, mince garlic cloves, mash into a paste, then mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until well combined.
- In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast slivered almonds for about 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown; set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of dressing, add thinly sliced celery stalks, scallions, and chopped mint; mix in all but two tablespoons of toasted almonds. Stir gently to coat.
- Garnish with reserved almonds and additional mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider tossing in golden raisins or other dried fruits. Feel free to customize by adding bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch. Chilling the salad for about 30 minutes enhances flavor melding.