Zesty Celery Salad with Feta
This celery salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for a summer BBQ or potluck. The celery is thinly sliced and tossed with a tangy vinaigrette, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and parsley. The salad is then chilled for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the celery to soften slightly.
The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was craving something light and refreshing to serve with a grilled steak. I had some celery in the fridge, and I thought it would be a nice change of pace from the usual potato or pasta salad. I started by thinly slicing the celery and tossing it with a simple vinaigrette. Then I added some crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and parsley. The salad was delicious, but I thought it could be even better if I chilled it for a bit before serving. The cold temperatures helped the flavors to meld and the celery to soften slightly, resulting in a salad that was even more refreshing and flavorful.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 head of celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • The celery is thinly sliced, which makes it easy to eat and allows the flavors of the vinaigrette to penetrate the celery.
  • The vinaigrette is made with a combination of olive oil and red wine vinegar, which gives the salad a nice balance of acidity and richness.
  • The feta cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor to the salad.
  • The red onion adds a bit of sweetness and crunch to the salad.
  • The parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to the salad.
  • Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and the celery to soften slightly.