Crunchy Red Cabbage Celery Salad with Tangy Dressing

I came up with this Red Cabbage Celery Salad while hunting for a way to use up leftover celery in the fridge. It’s crunchy, fresh, and colorful, with a little unexpected twist in every bite. Red cabbage brings a vibrant purple hue and a subtle peppery bite, celery adds juicy, snappy crunch, and mandarin orange segments contribute just the right tangy sweetness to balance the flavors.

Start with thinly shredded red cabbage. I love using a mandoline to create delicate, wavy threads that stay crisp yet soak up the dressing beautifully. Cut the celery diagonally, pulling the strings away as you slice – it makes the celery visually appealing and gives it more surface area to absorb the dressing’s flavors.

Remove the pith from your oranges and add the segments to the mix. Toast some walnuts until they’re fragrant and lightly golden, then fold them in for a rich, nutty crunch. Sprinkle sunflower seeds and shavings of parmesan on top to finish, adding extra texture and a savory lift.

A simple Citrus Yogurt dressing ties it all together: creamy, bright, and just a little tangy. The final result is a salad that’s memorable, vibrant, and borderline addictive – perfect for a colorful lunch that makes you smile with every bite. Go on, try this beauty at home and let me know what you think!