This vibrant Celery Slaw offers a delightful crunch and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Thinly sliced celery and grated carrots provide a refreshing base, while unpeeled apples add a juicy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the sharp bite of vinegar. The light dressing, sweetened with just a touch of sugar or substitute, coats the vegetables without weighing them down. It is an ideal side dish for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy, low-calorie accompaniment to hearty main courses. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, this salad brings a fresh, garden-like brightness to any meal.
Celery Slaw
Description
This vibrant Celery Slaw offers a delightful crunch and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Thinly sliced celery and grated carrots provide a refreshing base, while unpeeled apples add a juicy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the sharp bite of vinegar. The light dressing, sweetened with just a touch of sugar or substitute, coats the vegetables without weighing them down. It is an ideal side dish for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy, low-calorie accompaniment to hearty main courses. Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples, this salad brings a fresh, garden-like brightness to any meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash and thoroughly dry the celery stalks to ensure crispness.
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Thinly slice the celery diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
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Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
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Core and dice the unpeeled apple into small, uniform chunks.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar (or substitute), and salt until dissolved.
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Combine the celery, carrots, and apple in a large mixing bowl.
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Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Let the slaw sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 37.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 85.5mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.4g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
- Sugars 3.8g
- Protein 1.5g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.