Description
Discover the delightful Hotel Citadel Celery Salad, a refreshing and crunchy dish that transforms humble celery into a culinary star. Inspired by a popular recipe from Jerusalem’s Hotel Citadel, this salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a light lunch, picnic, or casual gathering. The crisp celery pairs beautifully with a medley of nuts and seeds, all coated in a zesty lemon honey dressing that adds just the right amount of tang. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, this salad will impress both family and guests alike. Plus, it’s easy to prepare in just ten minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ½ cup dried blueberries or cranberries
- 2 large lemons, juiced
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: wash and chop the celery; dice the shallots, parsley, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped celery, shallots, parsley, cilantro, sunflower seeds, pistachios, almonds, and dried fruit.
- In another bowl, whisk together lemon juice, avocado oil (or olive oil), salt, pepper, garlic powder, and honey until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg