Description
This Creamy Celery Salad with Walnuts and Raisins is a fresh and crunchy dish combining thinly sliced celery, sweet raisins, toasted walnuts, and a tangy creamy dressing made from yogurt, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar. It makes a perfect light side salad or a refreshing appetizer with a delightful balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 8 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup minced red onion
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or 1 teaspoon white vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place the thinly sliced celery, raisins, toasted walnuts, and minced red onion into a large mixing bowl to start building the salad base.
- Prepare dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix together the plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, pepper, and salt thoroughly to create a creamy and tangy dressing.
- Mix: Pour the dressing over the celery mixture in the large bowl and stir well until all the ingredients are evenly coated and combined, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Chill and serve: For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a refreshing side or light snack.
Notes
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, to enhance their flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- If you prefer a sweeter salad, add a teaspoon of honey to the dressing.
- Optional: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: celery salad, creamy celery salad, walnut salad, raisin salad, healthy side dish, yogurt salad dressing
