This Crunchy Celery Salad tossed in oil and sugar-free grape vinaigrette is loaded with goodness in every bite. Thanks to high fiber and low calorie celery, cranberries, herbs, tahini, and lemon zest. This salad makes an excellent side dish or even pack in a mason jar or container to take for lunch on the go!
This recipe was first published in 2014. The pictures and text has been updated but the recipe remains the same. I also uploaded video on my YouTube channel. Hope you check it out.
We eat a lot of salads in our house and I’m always looking for new combinations that use common ingredients and are appealing. I got the inspiration for this salad a few years ago from a foodie friend of mine (not a food blogger) who made this for one of our luncheons. It was so good I couldn’t stop eating it! But when I recreated her salad at home, I changed a few things. I wanted my salad to be on the greener side, so I substituted dates with green grapes, hot green chili for red pepper flakes and added fresh herbs for flavor. The result was so tasty that I have since then made this Celery Salad so many times.
What I love about this salad is how easily it comes together, and you can make it ahead of time and even toss it with the vinaigrette. So, it’s ready to pop out of the refrigerator when you’re ready to serve. Not only is this an excellent side dish but it’s great for lunch too. I almost always serve this on top of Socca.
Simple yet irresistibly delicious, this minimalist salad makes a great refreshing side or snack.
Ingredients
- half bunch (about 6 stalks) celery, inner leaves included, rinsed
- zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp cranberries
- salt to taste
- 1/3 cup mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup flat parsley, chopped
- 9-10 sweet green grapes
- 2-3 tbsp tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 hot green chili
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- With a sharp knife, thinly slice celery stalks at a slight diagonal angle (approx 4 cups).
- To make the vinaigrette, puree grapes and green chilli with lemon juice, in a blender. Add tahini and blend again.
- Combine celery, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, parsley, mint in a medium bowl.
- Just before serving, add vinaigrette; toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with cranberries.
Ansh
I have been hearing great things about Queen. It’s on my must watch list. The grape vinaigrette sounds refreshing and delicious. Love the combination of the ingredients.
anne
I love movies as well , Bal ! I lean towards sci-fi / fantasy / action but never horror films 😀 Will check that Queen . I seldom eat much less make vegetable salad , need to change that now that I’m old lol Love this simple and refreshing salad , the grape vinaigrette sounds delicious on its own .
Balvinder
I like movies with good storyline, with a positive or uplifting message…romantic films like ‘Notebook’ and Amour’ and comedy films,…and also thrillers….I hate horror movies. Years ago I saw Evil Dead and could not go alone in the dark for days. Old? you… no.. Don’t call yourself old, you have such a good sense of humor, love reading comments, and posts 🙂
ela@GrayApron
Loving this salad…on top of your Socca even more! 🙂 ela
Jennifer Eloff
Celery is something I never buy, but I’m tempted now as I’ve read how incredibly good it is for one. Never heard of socca or besan. Hey, what language are you speaking? LOL
Balvinder
Now I am surprised at your comment. You know I use BESAN a lot. You should check my chickpea flours page to know what besan is….And Socaa..it is Italian Flat bread (pancake) prepared from garbanzo bean flour. Glad you like the salad and will now buy celery.
Sridevi Ravi
I am leaning toward salads these days! We tried eating salads for lunch and it works. Mine is a mix of many things to make it interesting. When you say this is good I should try it!
Balvinder
I am not a huge fan of raw celery, but the creamy grape vinaigrette with a kick makes all the difference.
yummychunklet
What a great side dish!
Bam's Kitchen
This sounds like a super refreshing salad. A little sweet, spicy and tangy. Perfect for spring.
easyfoodsmith
Now that my daughter’s exams are over, I need to catch this movie.
I love the idea of serving this salad with socca.
Coffee and Crumpets
I’ve heard good things about Queen as well and wouldn’t mind seeing it…and I do love golgappas!!
This salad looks wonderful and looks perfect atop the socca!
Choc Chip Uru
The grape vinaigrette sounds absolutely drinkable, delicious job 😀
I love this salad as well. celery is underrated!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Monica
This looks really refreshing and definitely better and healthier than going out for pizza after a movie (as tempting as that is). I like how you used green grapes in your version. I’m not a big fan of raw celery still but I’m coming around! : )
Nava Krishnan
Heard the rave about the movie. Many of my friends been asking to watch. I usually don’t go for movies, so I shall get a DVD. Never made celery salad before but sure, why not to this interesting salad with grapes. Yum.
Chai a Cup of Life
So glad to hear you liked ‘queen’. I have been wanting to see this movie!! Awesome salad mix Balvinder, great for this warm weather we are getting lately.
Blackswan
I’ve to say not many appreciate the taste of celery. This is a good way to hide the raw taste of the vegetables. I’m also always looking for ideas to cook celery so that my son will eat.
Kitchen Belleicious
the vinaigrette sounds intriguing and delicious! Love that the celery is the star of the show here
Juliana
I too like watching movie…just do not find enough time to do it…the salad sounds and looks delicious with the grape vinaigrette…so refreshing!
Hope you are enjoying your week Balvinder 😀
Amelia
Hi Balvinder, another interesting recipe and great for diet food. Love this recipe, very appetizing.
Excellent combo.
Best regards.
Katerina
This is such a refreshing salad perfect for spring!
Juliana
This salad looks so refreshing and festive with the cranberries…I love the touch of mint too…thanks for the recipe Balvinder.
Hope you are having a great week 🙂
Jeff the Chef
Tahini and grape Dressing sounds so fantastic! Yeah. I would love it.
Velva
I am a fan of celery! However, I often use it as an additional ingredient not the focus. Love this recipe. What a great way to appreciate celery.
Velva
Cooking Julia
I would love to taste this salad, it looks great!
Judee
We eat a lot of salad in our house too and I am always on the look out for something different such as your salad with celery and grapes. Thanks
Carol
Yum, yum. This looks delicious
Pattie
I have always loved celery, but members of my family don’t enjoy it as much as I do. Consequently I don’t do all that much with it. I am definitely going to make this salad. What a wonderful combination of ingredients. It sounds delicious!
Pattie
Oh my gosh, I LOVE celery. I craved it when I was expecting my second son. I would eat entire stalks at a time, I’m not talking ribs, I am talking stalks. I still like it, so I must make this salad. It sounds delicious.