Key points:
- Celery consists of about 95% water, making it a refreshing companion for hot summer days
- Three quick recipes, all ready in just 5 minutes: celery and apple salad, celery salsa, and stuffed celery sticks
- Enjoyed raw, celery retains its typical crunch and requires no lengthy preparation
- For those who prefer to drink celery: Our Celery Juice Bag-in-Box is packed with celery from 4.5 kg of organic stalk celery per box
When temperatures rise, heavy meals are often unappealing. This is where a surprising hero comes into play: celery. This crunchy vegetable consists of about 95% water, is wonderfully refreshing, and thus perfectly suited for summer. Light, cooling, and with that distinctive crunch that adds freshness to any dish.
Celery is often overlooked, ending up at most as an accompaniment in soup. Yet, it can play a starring role, especially now. We have three recipes for you, all ready in just 5 minutes, requiring no stove, and guaranteed not to taste boring. From a crisp salad to a fresh salsa, and even stuffed celery sticks that will win over even celery skeptics.
Grab a few stalks and let's go.
1. Celery and Apple Salad: Refreshing & Quick
This salad is the perfect example of how good celery can be. The refreshing crunch of celery meets the sweet-tart notes of apple, complemented by walnuts for a nutty bite. Ready in 5 minutes, yet it tastes like you put a lot of effort into it.
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 crisp apple (e.g., Granny Smith), diced
- 50 g walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and mustard, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine celery, apple, and parsley in a bowl with the dressing.
- Sprinkle with walnuts and serve immediately.
Tip: To prevent the apple from browning, dice it just before serving.
2. Celery Salsa: Crunchy Dip for Chips & Fish
Salsa doesn't always have to be made from tomatoes. This celery salsa brings a whole new crunch to the table and is the perfect accompaniment to tortilla chips, grilled fish, or simply as a refreshing pick-me-up. Flavorful, crunchy, and surprisingly different.
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 4 stalks celery, finely diced
- 2 ripe tomatoes, deseeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small chili pepper, finely chopped (to taste)
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
Preparation
- Finely dice the celery, tomatoes, and red onion, then combine with chili and cilantro in a bowl.
- Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, season with salt, and serve.
Tip: If you prefer it milder, omit the chili pepper or remove the seeds beforehand.
3. Stuffed Celery Sticks: Vegan Snack with Chickpeas
These stuffed celery sticks are the secret star among the three recipes. A creamy chickpea filling meets crunchy celery, which conveniently serves as an edible spoon. Perfect as a quick snack, light lunch, or finger food for guests.
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- 6 stalks celery, halved
- 1 can chickpeas (240 g), drained
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Preparation
- Roughly mash the chickpeas with a fork, leaving some texture.
- Mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, and red onion, then season with salt and pepper.
- Fill the celery sticks with the cream and serve.
Tip: The filling keeps well in the refrigerator for two days, so you always have a quick snack on hand.
Do you love celery? Then we have something for you
If these recipes have whetted your appetite, it's worth taking a look at celery in its purest form: freshly pressed as juice. That's exactly what we developed our Celery Juice Bag-in-Box for. It brings the crunchy classic directly to your home, no chopping or pressing required.
Each box contains 4.5 kg of organic stalk celery, gently cold-pressed to raw food quality and never heated. It's only refined with a small splash of lemon, so you end up with 95% celery and 5% lemon in the bottle, 100% organic and vegan. The three liters per box are enough for about 15 servings, so you have your celery supply ready for several days.
Perhaps this blend of pure simplicity and honest quality also explains why our Celery Juice Bag-in-Box regularly sells out.
Discover organic celery juice now – fresh, vegan & practical for on the go!
Conclusion: Celery: The Underrated Summer Hit – Recipes & Juice
Whether as a crisp salad with apple and walnuts, as a fresh salsa, or as clever chickpea boats – celery is anything but boring. These three recipes show how versatile this underrated vegetable truly is.
And if you want to enjoy celery in between meals, without any chopping, our cold-pressed Celery Juice Bag-in-Box is the perfect complement. This way, you can bring the fresh celery taste home even when you're short on time.
