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    Home » Salads

    Crunchy Celery Salad

    Published: Jun 3, 2020 · Modified: Jul 5, 2023 by Tammy Circeo · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Celery often gets a bad rap in terms of flavor and the strings that can thread through your teeth like dental floss when you take a bite out of a stalk! Maybe the flavor of celery is an acquired taste for some, but I really do enjoy its freshness myself. And never more so in this Crunchy Celery Salad. Even my husband, who could never be called a confirmed fan of celery, loves this salad.

    A serving of salad with chili sauce on top

    This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you click them and purchase something, I get a little commission. Thank you for your support.

    What's to love about Crunchy Celery Salad?

    Celery, green onions, cilantro, and cashews

    If nothing else is to love, then the simplicity of this salad is so worthy of love. There's just four ingredients outside of the vinaigrette, which itself has a bit of Thai inspiration. The four ingredients ... apart from the vinaigrette ... are celery, green onions, cilantro, and cashews.

    What if I don't like cilantro?!

    I have to first say that because I'm such a big fan of cilantro, it makes me feel sorry for you that you don't like it! Because I just don't have that same experience! BUT ... I get it! Some people just can't enjoy cilantro.

    So I would recommend substituting flat leaf parsley and some lime zest along with the lime juice. It will be just as delicious to you and especially because it was made in your kitchen and for your palate!

    Why cashews?

    In the vein of the Thai inspiration, peanuts would probably more likely be included in a Crunchy Celery Salad, but because so many people have peanut allergies, I use cashews. If you want to use peanuts, then do so by all means!

    Chopped cashews in a cast iron chef's skillet to toast

    Cashews are a beautiful complement to the freshness and crunchiness of the celery, green onion, and cilantro especially when they are toasted. They are somewhat chewy, but the flavor is what is so desired in this recipe.

    When I have time, I toast the cashews. But if I don't want to bother, I just throw them in. You do what you want. It's your kitchen!

    All of the ingredients in a large bowl

    The simple, fresh, Thai-inspired vinaigrette

    The vinaigrette is very simple as well. It's just a bit of flavorless oil like avocado oil, lime juice, coconut aminos (or soy sauce, if you prefer), fish sauce, and a splash of sesame oil. Just add the vinaigrette ingredients to the bowl of salad ingredients and stir well to combine.

    Salad all mixed together with the vinaigrette

    Taste for seasoning, and enjoy one of the freshest salads you'll ever taste.

    Spice up Crunchy Celery Salad!

    I highly recommend adding a chili sauce like Sambal Oelek. You can also add a thinly sliced and chopped red jalapeno, red Thai chili, or even red pepper flakes. I don't usually mix it in to keep it palatable for more people ... like the kiddos! I want them to taste these dishes at young ages to develop their palates early on.

    This salad would be delicious with any grilled or roasted meats, but we especially love it with Crispy Pepper Chicken Wings. Such a great combination of fresh, crunchy, and a little spice.

    A serving of Crunchy Celery Salad in a pottery bowl with a vintage fork

    Other recipes you might enjoy:

    • Grilled Corn Salad
    • Italian Chopped Salad
    • Cumin Glazed Salmon Salad

    Recipe

    Crunchy Celery Salad with limes, green onions, and celery greens beside

    Crunchy Celery Salad

    Tammy Circeo
    The freshness of celery is never more enjoyed than in this Crunchy Celery Salad. It's a simple 4 ingredient salad with a Thai-inspired vinaigrette and many health benefits!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup cashews chopped
    • 1 bunch celery
    • 1 cup cilantro
    • 3 green onions

    For the dressing

    • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral oil
    • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos or soy sauce if you use soy products
    • 2 teaspoons fish sauce See notes
    • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • sea salt to taste
    • 1 Tablespoon Sambal Oelek, optional See notes

    Instructions
     

    • Put the chopped cashews into a cast iron (or other thick bottomed} skillet. Place the skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Tossing often, toast the cashews till they are colored. Set aside to cool.
    • Cut the celery in thin slices. If the stalks are wide, cut them lengthwise before slicing them. Put the slices in a large bowl.
    • Chop the cilantro. Add to the large bowl.
    • Slice the green onions thinly, using mostly the white part and some of the green. Add to the large bowl. Save the dark green to season beef, chicken, or vegetable stock. You can put them in the freezer for future use.
    • Mix all of the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl with a whisk or in a jar to shake. Pour over the salad ingredients and stir to mix.

    Notes

    Fish sauce imparts tons of flavor with even a small amount. I recommend Red Boat Fish Sauce, but if you choose to not use it, add a bit more coconut aminos or soy sauce. 
    Sambal Oelek is a chili sauce. If you can't find or don't want to order it via the link I provided in the post, you can substitute a red jalapeno, Thai red chilies, or dried red pepper flakes. 
    Keyword caesar salad, celery salad
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    1. Carolyn De Rusha

      June 12, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Excellent. Dad's response is "You can make that again." Delicous. I like the salad so much your Dad almost didn't get any.

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      • Tammy Circeo

        June 13, 2020 at 3:41 pm

        So glad you like it, Mom!

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