Description
Mediterranean Celery Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the crispness of organic celery, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fragrant herbs. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a delightful side to grilled meats. With its unique kalamata olive dressing, it stands out at picnics, barbecues, and dinner parties alike. Enjoy the delightful crunch and zesty flavors while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups organic celery, sliced thin
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- Rinse and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Slice celery diagonally; chop parsley and basil; reserve some celery leaves for garnish.
- Combine celery, tomatoes, parsley, basil, onion, kalamata olives, and feta in a large bowl.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard, oregano, garlic, and chopped kalamata olives in a separate bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with additional kalamata olives and feta before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg