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Plate of celery salad with pepitas.
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Celery Salad with Ginger Maple Dressing

Zesty and crunchy with fresh herbs, this refreshing Celery Salad is tossed in a punchy lemon-ginger dressing and comes together in just 10 minutes.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 177kcal

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Ribs Celery (12oz/325g) chopped
  • 2 Small Shallots (70g) sliced 
  • 1/3 Cup Roasted pepitas pumpkin seeds; (50g)
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh parsley leaves (9g) chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh cilantro leaves (12g) chopped

Dressing:

  • 2 Tablespoon Fresh ginger (35g) minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard (15ml)
  • 2 Teaspoon Maple syrup (10ml)
  • 3 Teaspoon Lemon juice (45ml)
  • 2 Tablespoon Olive oil (15ml)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt (3g)

Instructions

  • Trim the ends of the celery and slice into ¼-inch thick pieces. Leave any fresh leaves on, if desired.
  • Thinly slice the shallots. Roughly chop the parsley and cilantro leaves.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the minced ginger, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness if needed.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the celery, shallots, parsley, cilantro, and roasted pepitas. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently until everything is well coated and the shallots are separated into rings.
  • This salad is best served the same day for maximum crunch and brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 995mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg