Description
Celery Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for summer days or any gathering. This delightful salad features crisp celery tossed with a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dressing that’s enhanced by fresh mint and crunchy slivered almonds. With its unique flavor profile and quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, this salad can serve as a light meal on its own or as a flavorful side dish alongside grilled chicken. The addition of garlic, lemon juice, and Aleppo pepper adds an exciting twist to the classic salad experience, making it a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch celery (10 to 12 stalks)
- 3 scallions
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Instructions
- Make the dressing by mincing the garlic cloves into a paste. Combine garlic paste, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Toast slivered almonds in a small skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant; set aside.
- In the bowl with the dressing, add thinly sliced celery, scallions, and chopped mint. Gently fold in the toasted almonds (reserve some for garnish).
- Garnish with extra mint leaves and celery leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Feel free to customize by adding fruits like apples or raisins for sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.