Crunchy Celery Slaw

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, crisp salad with a sweet and tangy dressing.
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Crunchy Celery Slaw

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 144.2

Description

This Crunchy Celery Slaw is a delightful departure from traditional cabbage-based coleslaws, offering a lighter, fresher alternative that highlights the natural crispness of celery. The combination of thinly sliced celery ribs and grated carrots creates a satisfying textural contrast, while the dressing brings a unique flavor profile. A blend of pineapple juice and lemon juice provides a bright, tropical sweetness balanced by the sharp acidity of citrus. A touch of white pepper and oil rounds out the flavor, creating a glossy, cohesive coating for the vegetables. This dish is incredibly quick to prepare, making it an ideal side for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a palate-cleansing accompaniment to rich main courses. Its vegan and diabetic-friendly nature makes it accessible for many dietary needs, ensuring everyone at the table can enjoy this vibrant, home-style salad.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim the tough ends from the celery stalk and separate it into individual ribs.
  2. Thinly slice the celery ribs on the diagonal to create uniform pieces.
  3. Place the sliced celery in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, combine the oil, pineapple juice, lemon juice, salt, and white ground powder (white pepper).
  5. Shake or whisk the dressing vigorously until well blended and slightly emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the sliced celery.
  7. Add the grated carrots to the bowl.
  8. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated.
  9. Serve immediately on lettuce leaves or chilled as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.1g24%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: celery, slaw, carrots, pineapple, lemon, crunchy, vegan, salad, side dish, fresh, quick, healthy, picnic, summer, diabetic friendly, tangy, crisp, vegetable, dressing
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