Crisp celery, roasted peanuts, and a zesty soy ginger dressing combine for a vibrant, refreshing salad.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 6 large celery stalks, thinly sliced on the diagonal
02 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
→ Fresh Herbs
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
12 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or 1 small red chili, finely chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced celery, red bell pepper, scallions, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - Add the chopped peanuts and sesame seeds, tossing lightly to distribute throughout.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum crunchiness, or refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
