Celery and apple slaw: A refreshing twist to your meal
Some side dishes are hard to imagine a homemade meal without. A simple, crunchy, and slightly sweet celery and apple slaw is a classic choice that never gets old. It pairs wonderfully with meatloaf, pork chops, roasted chicken, and even braised meats in sauce—perfectly 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 flavourful—not to mention healthy and easy to store, so you can make it in advance.
Celery and apple slaw is not just a tasty side dish but also a source of vitamins and fibre. Celery has purifying effects, supports digestion, and has a low glycaemic index, while the apple adds lightness and natural sweetness. It's an excellent 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 side dishes for dinner—often, something simple, classic, and reliable is enough. That's exactly what this celery and apple slaw is—light, crunchy, with a delicate hint of sweetness. You'll prepare it in mere minutes, and it complements 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 yoghurt or thick 18% cream,
- salt to taste, sugar to taste (optonal)
Preparation:
- Peel the celery and grate it finely. Drizzle with lemon juice to prevent it from darkening. Peel the apple and grate it as well, then add it to the celery.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mayonnaise with yoghurt (or cream), season to taste with salt and—if the apple isn’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 30 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.
Why is it worth eating celery and apples?
Celery root is an underrated vegetable, which is a shame, as it really has a lot to offer. It’s low in calories and rich in fibre, vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. It aids digestion and acts as a mild diuretic and anti-inflammatory. Meanwhile, apples provide natural sweetness, fibre, and pectin, which help regulate cholesterol levels and support bowel function.
The combination of these two ingredients in one slaw is not only a flavour success but also a portion of health on a plate—perfect for heavier dishes that require a light and refreshing contrast.
