“When the warm weather hits, I know what I’m making. This is a must in my fridge, it goes with so much.”

Sesame Celery Salad
Crisp celery is paired with a savory, Asian-inspired dressing in this light and flavorful side dish. With a hint of sweetness and the nutty richness of sesame, it’s the perfect refreshing complement to any meal.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Celery (about 8 stalks)	1 head
Low-sodium soy sauce	2 tablespoons
Light brown sugar, packed	1 teaspoon
Sesame oil	1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced	1 teaspoon
Sesame seeds	2 teaspoons (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare an Ice Bath:
Fill a medium-sized bowl with cold water and ice. Set aside—this will be used to quickly chill the celery and lock in its crunch.

Blanch the Celery:
Slice the celery stalks diagonally into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a saucepan and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then immediately drain and plunge the celery into the ice bath to halt the cooking and preserve texture.

Make the Dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.

Toss with Dressing:
Drain the cooled celery thoroughly, then add it to the dressing. Gently toss to ensure all the celery is evenly coated.

Chill for Flavor:
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend and deepen.

Serve:
Before serving, sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds. Serve chilled and enjoy this crisp, flavorful dish!