Hotel Citadel’s Celery Salad
Hotel Citadel’s Celery SaladÂ
Seriously addictive and I totally understand why my friend @margalitlankrydesigns was obsessed with it on her last trip to Jerusalem.Â
She just kept on sending me video after video until I had to recreate it myself!Â
It’s just celery with a ton of fresh herbs, crunchy nuts and seeds (any can work) and a little hint of sweetness in every bite with some dried blueberries (they used craisins – but OMG the berries are next level)Â
The real winner though is that full blown LEMON dressing. You must have a lot of fresh lemon juice – I took the 2 biggest lemons I could find – it’s key, combined with that touch of honey.Â
The best salad my family could not get enough of it and it’s on repeat here in my house – I’ve been making it daily!
You can also add some fennel in the mix with the celery for even more crunchy veggie goodness and a twist.Â
Ingredients
RECIPE:
2 bunches of celery, chopped
2 large shallots, diced
1 bunch fresh parsley, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, diced
Handful toasted sunflower seeds
Handful chopped pistachios
Handful toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup dried blueberries
For the dressing:
2 large lemons, juiced (can also add 1 small like for more sourness and flavor)
1/4 cup oil
1.5 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Black pepper
1 tsp. Garlic powder
1/4 cup honey
Instructions
Throw everything into a bowl, whisk together the dressing and pour over the salad and mix.Â
Eat!Â
Super tastey and delicious few days after being made.
I just made the Celery Salad tonight and just loved it. My husband liked it, too. It was very light and tasty! I think it will hold very well for several days.
I made this today. It’s so fresh and good. Wondering if I should add the dressing to the whole thing and let it marinade over night. Yummmmm
Soo soo happy to hear was enjoyed! Thanks
Best salad I’ve had in a long time, maybe ever! I used green onions instead of shallots and fresh blueberries, just because that’s what I had on hand. So flavorful!!
Delicious. Suggest adding the nuts right before serving as they get soggy after a while.
This is my new favorite salad! I’ve made it twice in the past week and consumed ALL BY MYSELF! I used some chopped dates for that small bit of sweetness, as I didn’t have blueberries. And, for a shot of protein, I added some shredded chicken, but it doesn’t need it. YUM!
Yay!! Love the add ins!
I knew I was gonna love it and I did. Will be making this forever. Thank you and also you have converted me from a celery hater to loving it.
Woohoo! Love that! Welcome to the world of celery LOL
Fantastic and this is going to be a regular go-to salad! I love everything about it. I added a crisp apple and an English cucumber without the seeds. Thank you!
Yum love the add ons!
Excellent. I wanted some protein and added this delightful Sheep’s milk feta and chopped pink lady apple. I’ve made it with these add ons and without and honestly you’ve changed my entire relationship with Celery lol. It used to be some horrible diet food my mother made me eat and now I long for CELERY in this superb salad. Also Myers lemons & zest good too