Celery is high in fiber and can help boost metabolism, so use its stalks or its root (celeriac) in this salad to support weight management. Celery is also high in water and rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamins A, C, B6, and K. These nutrients can support the immune system, reduce inflammation, lower cholesterol, regulate blood pressure, and help eliminate excess fluid. To avoid irritating the pancreas, people with chronic pancreatitis should avoid raw or spicy celery dishes and choose cooked or stewed versions instead—like this vitamin-rich combination of boiled celery root and apple.
Ingredients: celery root – 2 pieces; apples – 2 pieces; lemon – 1 piece; egg – 1 piece; oil – 1 teaspoon; yogurt – 2 tablespoons; salt and ground black pepper – to taste.
Preparation
Boil the peeled celery root until tender and slice it into thin strips. Peel and grate the apples, then drizzle them with lemon juice and mix them with the yogurt and oil. Cut the hard-boiled egg into eight pieces. Season with salt and ground black pepper and gently combine all ingredients.
Life Hack
In addition to using celery root, you can add roasted or raw celery stalks, sliced thinly or julienned. Make the dressing with yogurt or sour cream, or dress it simply with lemon juice and mustard. To boost flavor and texture, add grated or julienned carrots, raisins, walnuts, or chopped fresh herbs. For a heartier salad, add diced boiled chicken breast, a tip borrowed from Caucasian cuisine.
For another recipe based on the ‘celery-apple’ duo, check it out here:
