Celery Salad with a Thai Twist
About this Recipe
I did not like celery until a few years ago. Now, I sometimes crave it. Celery is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Celery is also rich in a phytochemical known as phthalides. This compound is thought to relax artery wall tissues to promote healthy blood flow. This increased blood flow may lead to lower blood pressure. Here’s a quick and crisp celery salad for summer.
Ingredients
- 4 celery stalks (preferably organic), chopped
- 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1/2-1 jalapeño, diced (depending on heat of your jalapeño)
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup carrots, shredded
- Zest of one small organic lime
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp fish sauce (can sub rice wine vinegar or 1/2 tsp soy sauce)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 avocado diced (optional)
- 2 Tbsp peanuts or cashews
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serves 2-3
Prep veggies and toss ingredients together.
I serve this with tempeh, sautéed tofu, grilled chicken or pork and brown rice. Also good leftover on a wrap with tempeh, chicken or pork or over a green salad.