Whole30 Crunchy Celery Salad
Elevate your healthy eating game with this vibrant and satisfying Whole30 Crunchy Celery Salad! Packed with crisp celery, juicy green apple, and a pop of sharpness from red onion, this no-cook recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Herbs like parsley and dill add a fragrant touch, while whole almonds bring the perfect crunch and nutty depth. Tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a refreshing side dish or light appetizer that’s ideal for clean eating and meal prep. Perfectly suited for summer gatherings or everyday lunches, this recipe showcases how simple ingredients can create bold, wholesome flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium celery stalks
- 1 large green apple
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh dill
- 0.5 cup whole almonds
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the celery stalks thoroughly. Trim the ends and slice the celery into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Core the green apple and cut it into matchstick-sized pieces or small cubes. Leave the skin on for extra crunch and nutrients.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips. If desired, rinse the strips under cold water to reduce their pungency, then drain well.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and dill, discarding tough stems.
Lightly chop the whole almonds, or leave them whole if you prefer more crunch.
In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced celery, apple, red onion, parsley, dill, and almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Toss everything together until well-coated in the dressing, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1835 mg | 39% | |
*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.
