Refresh your meals with a classic celery and apple slaw
Some sides are hard to imagine without a homemade meal. A simple, crunchy, and slightly sweet celery and apple slaw is a classic that never gets old. It pairs perfectly with meatloaf, pork chops, roasted chicken, and braised meats in sauce, balancing their heavier nature. Best of all, you can prepare it in just a few minutes with a very short list of ingredients. It’s light, refreshing, and flavorful—plus it's healthy and stores well, so you can make it in advance.
Celery and apple slaw is a tasty side dish and a source of vitamins and fibre. Celery has a purifying effect, supports digestion, and has a low glycemic index, while the apple adds lightness and natural sweetness. It's a great choice when you want to balance heavier dishes or simply add something fresh and healthy to your meal.
Recipe for celery slaw
Sometimes you don't need to look for elaborate sides for dinner—something simple, classic, and reliable is more than enough. That's exactly what this celery and apple slaw is—light, crunchy, with a delicate hint of sweetness. You'll prepare it in just a few minutes, and it goes well with almost everything: cutlets, roasts, braised meats, or fish.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 celery root (about 450 grams),
- 1 apple,
- juice of 1/2 lemon,
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise,
- 3–4 tablespoons plain yogurt or thick 18% cream,
- salt to taste,
- sugar to taste (optional)
Preparation:
- Peel the celery and grate it using a fine grater. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent it from darkening. Peel the apple, grate it as well, and then add it to the celery.
- Mix the mayonnaise with yogurt (or cream) in a separate bowl, and season to taste with salt and—if the apple wasn’t very sweet—a pinch of sugar. Combine everything with the vegetables and mix well.
- The slaw can be served immediately, but it tastes best after being chilled in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
Why is it worth eating celery and apples?
Celery root is an underrated vegetable, which is unfortunate because it really has a lot to offer. It’s low in calories, rich in fibre, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. It aids digestion, acts as a mild diuretic, and reduces inflammation. Meanwhile, apples provide natural sweetness, fibre, and pectin, which help regulate cholesterol levels and support bowel function.
Combining these two ingredients in one slaw is not only a flavour bullseye but also a portion of health on a plate—perfect for heavier dishes that require a light and refreshing contrast.
