Description
Celery Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly suits warm weather. This salad highlights the crisp texture of celery while the creamy yogurt dressing adds a tangy richness. Ideal as a side or a light meal, it pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, making it a versatile addition to your dining table. Featuring crunchy slivered almonds and fresh herbs, this colorful salad is not just delicious but also packed with nutrients. In just 10 minutes, you can create a healthy dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 bunch celery (10 to 12 stalks), thinly sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mincing garlic, then mashing it into a paste. Mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Toast slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl with the dressing, add sliced celery, scallions, and mint. Fold in most of the toasted almonds and mix gently until well combined.
- Garnish with reserved almonds and additional mint before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg