Spicy Cold Celery

Crisp, refreshing, and bold in flavor, Spicy Cold Celery is a quick and easy side dish that balances heat and tang with every bite. Featuring tender celery stalks marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil, this no-cook recipe is brought to life with a kick of red pepper flakes and a subtle hint of sweetness. Garnished with fragrant garlic, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, it’s the perfect low-effort dish for warm days or as a zesty accompaniment to your favorite meals. Ready in just 10 minutes with a short chill, this vibrant recipe transforms a simple vegetable into an irresistible flavor-packed salad that's vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with umami goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces celery stalks
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili oil
• 1 piece garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 stalk green onions

Directions

Step 1

Wash the celery stalks thoroughly and remove any tough fibers using a vegetable peeler, if needed.

Step 2

Cut the celery stalks into 2-inch-long thin sticks or diagonally into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Place the celery pieces in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle them evenly with 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Toss gently and let them sit for 5 minutes to extract some moisture and enhance their crunchiness.

Step 4

While waiting, finely mince the garlic clove and thinly slice the green onion stalk for garnish. Set these aside.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Whisk together until the sugar dissolves completely and the dressing is well-mixed.

Step 6

Drain any liquid released from the salted celery and gently pat the celery dry with a paper towel.

Step 7

Pour the prepared dressing over the celery pieces and toss thoroughly to coat every piece with the sauce.

Step 8

Transfer the seasoned celery to a serving dish. Top with minced garlic, sliced green onions, and toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

Step 9

Refrigerate the dish for 20 minutes if you prefer it extra cold, or serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing and spicy cold celery!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(317.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	320.8

Total Fat 29.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1951.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 4.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.1mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 756.1mg	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: 79.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 15.8%