Best Celery Salad Recipe
This is a quick, beautiful-looking salad that can be made any time of the year whenever you need a delicious side. All you need is some celery, red onion, garlic, and capers, with a simple dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar, plus fresh oregano and parsley. It's a great answer to when you're trying to figure out what to do with all that celery in your fridge. Feel free to add some chicken, shrimp, or scallops to make it a heartier meal. Or include it on a meat sandwich to get a bright and colorful crunch. Use whatever herbs and seasonings you have on hand to really make this salad into one of your favorites. We love the addition of briny capers, which makes this salad stand out from the rest, but try with chopped green olives, artichokes.
A few simple steps, and your salad will be ready to go, and the best part is you can make it ahead of time.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bunch celery (about 10 stalks)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
- Cut the celery stalks on the bias into ½-inch slices. Coarsely chop the leaves. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion, garlic, vinegar, oil, capers, oregano, parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; toss to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4. Toss again and serve!
Celery salad is easy to prepare and can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator until ready to eat. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking by adding or omitting ingredients as desired. You can also serve it as part of a larger meal or as a stand-alone dish.
