18 Crunchy Celery Salad Recipes

I always have celery in my fridge. It’s cheap, lasts a long time, and is the perfect start to a salad with a really good crunch. A celery salad isn’t soggy; it stays crisp, even with dressing, which I love.

These salads are my fix for a quick side dish or a light lunch that feels refreshing.

Here are 18 ways I use celery to make a salad that’s anything but boring.

1. Simple Celery and Parmesan

Thinly sliced celery hearts tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of shaved parmesan cheese. I make this when I want something easy and sharp.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 120
2. Protein: 4g
3. Carbs: 6g
4. Fat: 10g
5. Fiber: 2g

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2. Classic Waldorf Salad

A traditional mix of chopped celery, apple chunks, walnuts, and grapes in a creamy mayo and lemon dressing. I leave out the bread for a gluten-free version.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 210
2. Protein: 3g
3. Carbs: 18g
4. Fat: 15g
5. Fiber: 4g

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3. Tuna and Celery Salad

Canned tuna mixed with plenty of diced celery, red onion, and a simple mayo dressing. I eat it plain, on greens, or in a lettuce wrap.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 280
2. Protein: 22g
3. Carbs: 7g
4. Fat: 18g
5. Fiber: 2g

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4. Asian Sesame Celery Salad

Sliced celery and shredded carrot in a salty-sweet dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Toasted sesame seeds go on top.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 110
2. Protein: 2g
3. Carbs: 9g
4. Fat: 8g
5. Fiber: 3g

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5. Celery and Chickpea Salad

Diced celery and canned chickpeas with parsley, red onion, and a lemony vinaigrette. It’s filling enough to be a main dish.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 190
2. Protein: 7g
3. Carbs: 25g
4. Fat: 8g
5. Fiber: 7g

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6. Creamy Blue Cheese and Celery

A simple combo of crisp celery slices and chopped walnuts in a rich blue cheese dressing. The strong flavor of the cheese pairs perfectly with the mild celery.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 5g
3. Carbs: 8g
4. Fat: 15g
5. Fiber: 2g

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7. Celery, Apple, and Peanut Salad

Thin slices of celery and green apple tossed with chopped salted peanuts and a light lime dressing. The sweet, salty, and sour mix is really good.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 160
2. Protein: 4g
3. Carbs: 18g
4. Fat: 9g
5. Fiber: 4g

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8. Italian White Bean and Celery Salad

Cannelini beans, chopped celery, red onion, and tuna (optional) in a garlicky white wine vinaigrette. It’s a protein-packed pantry salad.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 220
2. Protein: 10g
3. Carbs: 28g
4. Fat: 8g
5. Fiber: 8g

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9. Radish and Celery Slaw

Thinly sliced celery and radishes with a lot of fresh dill, in a sour cream and lemon dressing. It’s a crunchy, peppery alternative to coleslaw.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 70
2. Protein: 2g
3. Carbs: 7g
4. Fat: 4g
5. Fiber: 3g

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10. Chicken Salad with Celery and Tarragon

Shredded chicken, plenty of diced celery, and fresh tarragon in a light mayo and Greek yogurt dressing. It tastes clean and herby.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 230
2. Protein: 25g
3. Carbs: 5g
4. Fat: 12g
5. Fiber: 1g

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11. Celery and Olive Salad

A Mediterranean-style mix of sliced celery, halved green olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese with olive oil and oregano.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 150
2. Protein: 4g
3. Carbs: 8g
4. Fat: 12g
5. Fiber: 3g

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12. Peanut Slaw with Celery

Shredded cabbage and sliced celery in a creamy peanut sauce thinned with lime juice. It’s like a satay salad that’s great with grilled meat.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 140
2. Protein: 5g
3. Carbs: 13g
4. Fat: 9g
5. Fiber: 4g

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13. Celery and Cucumber Salad

Equal parts thinly sliced celery and English cucumber, dressed with vinegar, water, salt, and pepper. It’s the quickest, most refreshing side I know.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 25
2. Protein: 1g
3. Carbs: 6g
4. Fat: 0g
5. Fiber: 2g

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14. Creamy Dill and Celery Potato Salad

Chopped celery and cooled boiled potatoes in a creamy dressing of mayo, sour cream, and fresh dill. The celery adds needed crunch.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 200
2. Protein: 3g
3. Carbs: 22g
4. Fat: 12g
5. Fiber: 3g

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15. Spicy Celery and Kimchi Salad

Chopped celery tossed with a few spoonfuls of chopped kimchi and a little of its juice. It’s a fast, fermented probiotic side with a kick.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 35
2. Protein: 1g
3. Carbs: 7g
4. Fat: 0g
5. Fiber: 3g

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16. Celery, Date, and Goat Cheese Salad

Sliced celery, chopped Medjool dates, and crumbled goat cheese on mixed greens with a simple vinaigrette. The sweet and savory combo is perfect.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 180
2. Protein: 5g
3. Carbs: 23g
4. Fat: 9g
5. Fiber: 4g

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17. Turkey and Celery Salad with Cranberries

Diced leftover turkey, celery, dried cranberries, and almonds in a mayo and yogurt dressing. My favorite way to use holiday leftovers.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 260
2. Protein: 18g
3. Carbs: 16g
4. Fat: 14g
5. Fiber: 3g

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18. Lemon Garlic Celery Salad

Shaved celery ribbons marinated for 30 minutes in a strong dressing of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt. The flavor soaks right in.

Nutrition per serving:

1. Calories: 90
2. Protein: 1g
3. Carbs: 7g
4. Fat: 7g
5. Fiber: 2g

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