Easy Celery Salad with Mozzarella + Roasted Peppers

5 from 15 votes

Easy Celery Salad with Mozzarella + Roasted Peppers

This delicious celery salad recipe is easy to pull together with simple ingredients. It can be made in advance, making it perfect for barbecues, parties and meal prep - or just for having in the fridge for a quick meal.

Prep Time15

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: celery, gluten-free salad, gluten-free side dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 362kcal

Author: K.C. Cornwell

Ingredients

2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice plus 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
¼ teaspoon Salt
3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive OIl
1 LB Fresh Mozzarella Cubed or Bocconcini
½ Cup Walnuts Toasted and Roughly Chopped
½ Cup Roasted Red Peppers Fresh or Jarred, Sliced
2 tablespoon Flat Parsley Leaves Roughly Chopped
2 Cups Celery Thinly Sliced on the Bias, with Leaves

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Instructions

In a large serving bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, zest, mustard and salt.
Then slowly whisk in the olive oil to make a smooth dressing.
Add in the mozzarella, walnuts, roasted peppers, parsley, and celery. Toss with the dressing to combine thoroughly, and serve.

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Notes

Salad can be stored in the refrigerator for 4 days.

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