Paleo Crunchy Celery Salad
Bright, vibrant, and irresistibly crisp, this Paleo Crunchy Celery Salad is the perfect blend of refreshing flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring crunchy celery, juicy apple matchsticks, and sweet carrot strips, this salad is elevated with the nutty richness of chopped walnuts and chewy bursts of raisins. A zesty lemon dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and balanced with olive oil, makes every bite a delightful experience. Ready in just 15 minutes with absolutely no cooking required, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is a perfect match for paleo diets and anyone seeking a quick, healthy side dish or snack. Whether served fresh or chilled, this salad is packed with fiber, texture, and nutrition to satisfy and energize your palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 units celery stalks
- 1 medium apple
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the celery stalks, then slice them diagonally into thin pieces.
Peel and core the apple, then thinly slice it into matchsticks.
Peel the carrot and use a julienne peeler or knife to cut it into thin strips.
Roughly chop the walnuts and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery, apple matchsticks, carrot strips, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the celery mixture and toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy your Paleo Crunchy Celery Salad as a refreshing side dish or light snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.2 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 31.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1427 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1587 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
