Asian Peanut Celery Salad! Whether you’re hosting a get-together or just looking for a quick, healthy bite, this salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Dive into a bowl of vibrant flavors with this irresistible Asian Peanut Celery Salad, a delightful dish that brings a refreshing crunch to your table! Picture crisp celery and sweet carrots mingling with zesty green onions and crunchy peanuts, all enveloped in a creamy, rich peanut butter dressing that’s bursting with authentic Asian flavors. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for that perfect nutty finish, this salad not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes for a beautiful addition to any meal or a stand-alone snack.
This Asian Peanut Celery Salad is full of delicious Asian peanut butter flavors. Crunchy celery, carrots, green onions, and peanuts are coated in a flavorful peanut butter dressing with toasted sesame seeds.
Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients and gluten free.
Hi there, Ameera here!
We absolutely devoured this tasty Asian Peanut Celery Salad, and let me tell you, it’s so good that even the celery feels like it’s living its best life! You really have to give this one a try—it’s the perfect blend of crunch and flavor that will have you coming back for seconds.
Tips for Success:
- Flavor Profile: This Asian Peanut Celery Salad is full of delicious Asian peanut butter flavors. Crunchy celery, carrots, green onions, and peanuts are coated in a flavorful peanut butter dressing with toasted sesame seeds.
- Peeling Celery Ribs – Optional: We like to peel the celery ribs with a vegetable peeler to remove the stringy elements on the outside of the celery ribs. It really elevates the texture and mouthfeel.
- Chipotle Powder: The chipotle powder adds depth of flavor and deliciousness without adding heat!
- Dressing: The dressing is a nice thickness. Once adding to the salad, it will thin out slightly. Mix thoroughly before serving. Advise dinner guests to mix well and make sure they get some of the delicious dressing that may fall to the bottom of the bowl with every bite.
- Serving after Refrigerating: This recipe is best when served immediately after making. If serving after refrigeration, remove from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to wake up.
- Make Ahead: If making ahead for serving for a potluck, picnic, or family gatherings and to obtain optimum serving beauty and freshness, do the following:
- Day Before or Earlier in the Day:
- Clean and slice the celery. Store separately in the refrigerator.
- Grate the carrots. Store separately in the refrigerator.
- Slice the green onions and place in a small glass air-tight bowl and refrigerate.
- Make the dressing and place in a small glass air-tight covered bowl and refrigerate.
- Chop the peanuts and place in a container at room temperature.
- Measure out the roasted sesame seeds and place in a container at room temperature.
- 30 minutes Before Serving:
- Remove the dressing from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before dressing the salad.
- Before dressing the salad, test the thickness of the dressing. Whisk the dressing vigorously. It should be slightly thick. Don’t worry if it is very thick, just stir well once added to the salad. The celery will release some water and thin it out on its own.
- Right Before Serving:
- Add the celery, carrots, sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, and green onions to a large bowl, mix well to evenly distribute.
- Add the dressing to the salad mixture. Mix until all the salad ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Top with some extra chopped peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
- Table Salt: If using table salt, you should use less table salt than the amount listed in the ingredients as sea salt crystals are larger than table salt crystals. Since table salt crystals are very fine, less table salt is required to season a dish. We would suggest starting with about 1/4 to 1/2 the amount of sea salt listed. You can always add more salt but cannot take it away. We recommend using sea salt as it is less refined than table salt.
- Day Before or Earlier in the Day:
Leftovers and Freezing:
Leftovers will generally keep 5 days in the refrigerator. Store in a covered container.
This dish can be frozen.
Pantry Products:
- Tamari: We used San J Tamari Soy Sauce, Gluten Free, Reduced Sodium. You can substitute the tamari with reduced sodium soy sauce, Braggs Liquid Aminos, or Braggs Coconut Liquid Aminos. We recommend using reduced-sodium products.
- Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Kitchen Equipment:
- Whisk (or fork)
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Asian Peanut Celery Salad
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 6 Cups 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Dive into a bowl of vibrant flavors with this irresistible Asian Peanut Celery Salad, a delightful dish that brings a refreshing crunch to your table!
Ingredients
Salad Base Ingredients:
- 5 ½ to 6 cups celery, diagonally diced ½ inch pieces (21 to 24 oz.)
- ½ cup grated carrots
- ½ to ¾ cup sliced green onions, sliced (approx. 6 to 8)
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari *
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup (+/-) *
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder *
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Optional Ingredients:
- ½ cup roughly chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Place all the Dressing Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk until well combined and emulsified, then place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Place all the Salad Based Ingredients into a large bowl, mix to evenly distribute the ingredients, then set aside.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, mix well to thoroughly coat all the ingredients. Serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 6 cups (6 to 8 servings)
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