🥒 Creamy Celery Salad
📝 Description
A crisp, refreshing salad made with crunchy celery coated in a rich, creamy dressing. It’s light, tangy, and perfect as a quick side dish, snack, or low-carb option. The black pepper adds a subtle kick that balances the creaminess beautifully.
🍽️ Servings
3–4 servings
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Chill (optional): 15–30 minutes
- Total: ~10–40 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
🥗 Salad
- 4 cups celery (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked preferred)
🥣 Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or white vinegar)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep Celery
Wash and slice celery into small, even pieces. Pat dry to avoid watery dressing.
2. Make Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Combine
Add celery to the bowl and toss well until fully coated in the creamy dressing.
4. Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let flavors develop.
5. Serve
Give it a quick stir, sprinkle extra black pepper on top, and serve cold.
💡 Pro Tips
- Dry celery well—extra water will thin the dressing.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version.
- Add a pinch of sugar if you want a slightly sweet balance.
- Best served chilled for maximum crunch and flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Cheesy: Add grated parmesan or crumbled feta
- Crunch Boost: Toss in chopped walnuts or almonds
- Herby: Add fresh dill or parsley
- Protein Add: Mix in shredded chicken or boiled eggs
- Low-Calorie: Use light mayo + Greek yogurt
🥗 Nutritional Info (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 150–180
- Carbs: 4–6g
- Protein: 2–4g
- Fat: 14–16g
- Fiber: 2g
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes! It actually tastes better after chilling for a bit.
Q: How long does it last?
Up to 2–3 days in the fridge (keep covered).
Q: Can I skip mayo?
Yes—use all Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Q: Why is my salad watery?
Celery releases water—just drain excess liquid or pat dry before mixing.