Description
Mediterranean Celery Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy celery with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing. This salad is not only quick to prepareβtaking just 15 minutesβbut also serves as a nutritious option for lunch or as a delightful side with grilled chicken or fish. The unique blend of kalamata olives and an aromatic dressing brings an invigorating taste that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups organic celery, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- Rinse the vegetables under cold water and pat dry.
- Slice the celery diagonally and chop the herbs and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- In a mason jar, shake together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasoning; drizzle over salad.
- Toss gently until well coated; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including chickpeas or grilled chicken. Adjust the dressing to your taste by adding more lemon juice for brightness. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.