Celery gets dismissed as diet food, but that stringy fiber everyone tries to avoid is actually the whole point here. It ferments slowly in your gut, which means a steadier feed for your bacteria over time instead of a quick burst. Toss in apple with the skin left on for even more fiber and a bit of polyphenols, walnuts for some healthy fat, and a yogurt dressing that brings live cultures along for the ride. It's crunchy and a little sweet, and it comes together in ten minutes flat. If you want the deeper dive on why this stringy vegetable matters, read our piece on celery's overlooked fiber profile. Fans of the walnut pairing here will also like our pear and walnut salad, and if salads aren't usually your thing, our guide on eating more vegetables without eating salad has other ideas.
Ingredients
- 4 celery stalks with leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 apple, unpeeled, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, and honey together.
- Toss with celery, apple, and walnuts.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Reserve some celery leaves to garnish on top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 160 |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Total carbohydrates | 19g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 3g |
| Sodium | 85mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Celery's fibrous strands are slow to ferment, giving beneficial bacteria a steady, gradual food source rather than a fast spike. Apple skin contains pectin, a soluble fiber that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, and the plain yogurt dressing contributes live probiotic cultures like Lactobacillus that help diversify your gut microbiome.
Ten minutes and one bowl get you a salad that's sneakily one of the better things you'll eat all week.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
