How to Make Celery Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Celery is often overlooked as a salad ingredient, but it actually makes for a delicious and refreshing salad when prepared correctly. This simple recipe for celery salad is a perfect way to enjoy the crisp, fresh flavor of celery in a light and healthy dish.

The key to making a delicious celery salad is to slice the celery very thin. This helps to ensure that the salad is easy to eat and has a great texture. Additionally, the thin slices of celery will absorb the flavors of the dressi...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sliced celery
  • ⅓ cup dried sweet cherries
  • ⅓ cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • In a medium bowl, combine the celery, cherries, peas, parsley and pecans. Stir in the mayonnaise, yogurt and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Chill before serving.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 304mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 246mg