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5 Creative Ways to Eat Celery

Ashley Horst

Celery is a dieter’s friend. It’s low in calories and carbs, and high in fiber and water. It can fill you up, while not packing on the pounds! Celery makes a great snack, it’s also delicious added to soups, salads, casseroles, and juices.

If you’d like to add celery to your menu plan, try some of these creative ways to prepare it:

1. Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks by Evolving Table

Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks | Celery sticks are loaded up with spicy buffalo chicken and then covered in ranch dressing for the perfect party snack or Super Bowl appetizer!Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks | Celery sticks are loaded up with spicy buffalo chicken and then covered in ranch dressing for the perfect party snack or Super Bowl appetizer!

2. The Best Waldorf Salad with Healthy Apple Cider Vinegar by PALEOHACKS

3. Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices by Yummy Addiction

4. Carrot Apple and Celery Juice by The Health Family and Home

5. Homemade Cream of Celery Soup by The Daring Gourmet

If you like serving celery in fresh, crunchy dishes, you might also enjoy this cucumber ribbon salad for another light salad option.

If you enjoy using vegetables in lighter dishes, you may also like these ideas for low-acid tomato sauce.

If you enjoy using vegetables in lighter dishes, you may also like these ideas for low-acid tomato sauce, and apples are another high-fiber, low-calorie ingredient that can work well in light snacks and salads.

If you're adding apples to light snacks and salads, you may also want to read about how to choose a good apple.

For more ideas, you can also browse these celery recipes for simple ways to use the vegetable in snacks, salads, and soups.

If you’re looking for another food-focused article, you can also read Is Chocolate Good for You? for a different take on a popular snack.

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If you're looking for another food-focused article, you can also read about a healthy breakfast for a different take on a balanced snack or meal.

Peaches are another high-fiber, low-calorie ingredient that can work well in light snacks and salads.

About the Author

Ashley Horst

Ashley Horst is a writer, editor, and digital content creator with more than a decade of experience creating content for both digital and print. She previously served as Editorial Director at BestRecipes.co, where she wrote and edited content for the web and magazine, managed social media, and helped connect with readers through thoughtful, engaging storytelling. Beyond BestRecipes.co, Ashley has worked with a wide range of brands, creating blogs, emails, social media posts, and custom graphics. Known for her sharp eye, creativity, and attention to detail, she brings a thoughtful editorial touch to every project she takes on.

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