Description
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Mediterranean Celery Salad, a refreshing blend of crisp vegetables and aromatic herbs. This delightful dish is perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side to grilled chicken or fish. The combination of organic celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy kalamata olives creates a burst of flavor that will please any palate. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Enjoy the freshness of the Mediterranean right at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups organic celery, peeled and sliced thinly
- 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
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1–1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Kalamata olives for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cold water and pat dry. Slice celery diagonally and chop herbs. Halve cherry tomatoes and slice red onion thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine celery, tomatoes, parsley, basil, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese (if using).
- In a separate bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, and chopped kalamata olives.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well coated.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg