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Celery Salad with fresh herbs, tomatoes, olives, and feta in a bright home kitchen
Taha Ayad

Celery Salad

Mediterranean Celery Salad is a crisp, refreshing mix of thinly sliced celery, juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and red onion tossed in a bright kalamata olive dressing. It’s a quick, flavorful salad that works beautifully as a light lunch or an easy side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 373

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups organic celery thinly sliced on the diagonal
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 –4 tablespoons celery leaves chopped
  • cup red onion thinly sliced
  • Kalamata olives for garnish
  • Feta cheese for garnish
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons kalamata olives finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated

Method
 

  1. Rinse all vegetables under cold water and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or clean towels.
  2. Thinly slice the celery on a diagonal, chop the herbs and celery leaves, slice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Add the celery, tomatoes, herbs, celery leaves, and red onion to a large mixing bowl and toss gently.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, oregano, chopped olives, feta, and grated garlic, then shake or whisk until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with extra kalamata olives and feta if desired.

Notes

  1. Slice the celery thinly for the best texture and crunch.
  2. For best results, dress the salad shortly before serving.
  3. The salad can be refreshed with extra lemon juice if it sits too long.
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