Description
A refreshing Mediterranean Celery Salad featuring crisp celery, vibrant cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 8 cups organic celery (about 8 large celery stalks), peeled and sliced thin on a diagonal
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2–4 tablespoons celery leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons feta cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 clove garlic, grated on a small hole grater
Dressing Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Rinse all vegetables under cold water to clean them thoroughly. Pat dry with a towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture, ensuring your salad won’t be watery.
- Slice and Chop: Peel and slice the celery stalks thinly on a diagonal. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the red onion thinly, and finely chop the fresh parsley, basil, and celery leaves.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced celery, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chopped herbs, Kalamata olives, grated garlic, and feta cheese.
- Make Dressing and Toss: In a mason jar or small bowl, combine extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano. Seal the jar and shake well to emulsify the dressing. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish and Season: Add additional Kalamata olives and feta cheese on top for extra flavor if desired. Finish by seasoning the salad with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
- For best flavor, use organic and fresh produce, especially celery and herbs.
- The salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours; flavors meld beautifully over time.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice according to personal taste preferences.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a crisp side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, celery salad, no-cook salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, fresh herbs, feta cheese, Kalamata olives
