Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most refreshing. This Lemony Celery Crunch Salad is a bright, crisp dish that’s perfect on its own or as a side to your favorite mains. The combination of chilled celery, fragrant parsley, zesty lemon, and a hint of celery seed makes every bite pop. And the best part? It comes together in minutes.

Let’s get to it!

Ingredients:

• 6 cups sliced celery (fairly thin), chilled
• 1 cup celery leaves, chilled
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or oil of choice)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp celery seed (or more to taste)
• Large pinch of sea salt (or to taste)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss together celery, celery leaves, olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, celery seed, and salt.
2. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Light, crisp, and bursting with fresh flavor — perfect for lunch, brunch, or a summer dinner spread.

Recipe Rewind: Lemony Celery Crunch Salad

Recipe by Alison J. Ball

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 6 cups sliced celery (fairly thin), chilled

• 1 cup celery leaves, chilled

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or oil of choice)

• 1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves

• 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1/4 tsp celery seed (or more to taste)

• Large pinch of sea salt (or to taste)

Directions

• In a large bowl, toss together celery, celery leaves, olive oil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, celery seed, and salt.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

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