Vibrant salad with crisp celery, roasted peanuts, and zesty soy ginger dressing for refreshing meals.
# 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
# Method:
01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced celery, red bell pepper, scallions, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, and chili flakes until fully combined.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly.
04 - Add the chopped peanuts and sesame seeds, tossing lightly to distribute throughout the salad.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve maximum crunchiness, or chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
