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15 Minute Celery Cucumber Salad

15 Minute Celery Cucumber Salad That Boosts Your Day

A delicious 15 Minute Celery Cucumber Salad bursting with refreshing flavors, perfect for busy nights or festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 144
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 stalks Celery thinly sliced, include leaves for flavor
  • 1 unit Cucumber any type, scooped seeds to avoid sogginess
  • 1 unit Green Apple sliced and tossed with lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Dill fresh, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan shaved, omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds replace with sunflower seeds for nut-free
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil acts as the base for the dressing
  • 1 unit Lemon Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey use maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard adds tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest for aroma
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and slice celery, cucumber, and green apple. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced veggies with chopped dill and parsley, tossing gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Top with shaved Parmesan and sliced almonds before serving. Let rest for 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crispness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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