Description
Mediterranean Celery Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that showcases the crispness of fresh celery, colorful cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying a light lunch or serving it as a side to complement grilled chicken or fish. The unique kalamata olive dressing adds a burst of flavor, transforming simple ingredients into a special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups organic celery, thinly 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
- Kalamata olives (for garnish)
- Feta cheese (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- Rinse and dry all vegetables.
- Thinly slice the celery and chop the herbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the celery, tomatoes, parsley, basil, onions, and kalamata olives.
- In a mason jar, mix together dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well combined.
- Garnish with extra kalamata olives and feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 7mg