Orange celery salad: A light, elegant twist for winter tables

One of the most elegant and refreshing sides for winter tables, orange celery salad brings a modern twist to classic recipes with a citrus touch. This recipe combines the earthy taste of celery with the fresh acidity of orange and the silky texture of strained yogurt, making it a light and visually appealing favorite. Here's a simple recipe that will bring a spring breeze to your table.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 medium celery roots
• Juice of 1 freshly squeezed orange
• 1 bowl strained yogurt (about 4–5 tbsp)
• 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for richer texture)
• ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1–2 cloves crushed garlic
• Salt, to taste

TO PREVENT BROWNING

• Juice of ½ lemon (for soaking water)

PREPARATION

1. Pre-prep: Fill a bowl with water and add lemon juice. Peel and grate celery, placing it in the lemon water to keep it white.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, mix strained yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and orange juice.
3. Add celery: Squeeze water from celery and mix it into the yogurt sauce.
4. Final touch: Add chopped walnuts, mix, and serve. Garnish with dill or fresh celery leaves.

Tip: For a visually striking presentation, serve the salad in hollowed-out orange halves.