Low Sodium Crunchy Celery Salad

Brighten up your table with this Low Sodium Crunchy Celery Salad—a refreshing, heart-healthy dish bursting with vibrant colors and flavors. This quick and easy salad combines crisp celery, sweet green apple, and crunchy red bell pepper, balanced by the zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice and the natural sweetness of honey. Raw almonds add a satisfying nutty crunch, while fresh parsley and red onion provide herbaceous and savory undertones. With no cooking required and ready in just 20 minutes, this ultra-light, sodium-conscious recipe is perfect for a wholesome lunch, a guilt-free snack, or as a crisp and zesty side dish. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green apple
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Raw almonds
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Wash the celery stalks thoroughly and trim the ends. Slice each stalk diagonally into thin pieces about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

Wash and deseed the red bell pepper. Slice it into thin strips.

Step 3

Core the green apple and cut it into small cubes. Leave the skin on for added color and nutrition.

Step 4

Peel and finely chop half a small red onion.

Step 5

Roughly chop the fresh parsley. Measure out about 0.25 cup of chopped parsley.

Step 6

Coarsely chop the raw almonds. Optionally, you can lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden, for added nuttiness.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground black pepper, and honey until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery, bell pepper strips, apple cubes, chopped red onion, and parsley.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.

Step 10

Add the chopped almonds to the salad and give a final toss.

Step 11

Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes for flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(747.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	888.0

Total Fat 64.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 211.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 19.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 342.3mg	0%
Iron 5.0mg	0%
Potassium 1833.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 29.4%