This celery salad recipe is crunchy, bright, and refreshing.It's tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and filled with apples and dates for pops of sweetness.Jeanine Donofrio Phoebe MoorePublished Sep 1, 2026 Jump to recipe This celery salad recipe is fresh and flavorful, filled with a delicious variety of textures and flavors.

Chewy Medjool dates and tender chickpeas accent the celery’s crunch, and apple adds a nice sweetness to play off the celery’s savory flavor.Rich, nutty almonds and Parmesan balance the fresh ingredients, and a bright lemon dressing ties the whole thing together.I love this salad because it shows that celery can be so much more than a supporting ingredient in a soup or the base for ants on a log.This humble veggie is crisp and refreshing, with juicy stalks and leaves so fragrant they’re practically herbs.

This celery salad shows it off at its best.This recipe is a delicious side dish, and thanks to the chickpeas, it’s hearty enough to pass as lunch with some good crusty bread on the side.I hope it gives you a new appreciation for this underrated veggie! Celery Salad IngredientsHere’s what you’ll need to make this celery salad recipe: Celery, of course! Choose a bunch with crisp stalks and a good number of leaves attached.Pro tip: The farmers market is a great place to look for fresh celery.

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