Celery, Grape & Cashew Salad with Chili Crisp
If I ever opened a restaurant, this celery, grape, and cashew salad with chili crisp would absolutely be on the menu. This salad truly has it all. It’s ultra-crunchy (and I mean oh-so crunchy), perfectly spicy, lightly sweet, and delightfully nutty, with a bright punch of freshness from the cilantro. Every bite is exciting.
I’ve made this salad every single day for lunch for the past four days, and I have zero plans of stopping. It’s quickly becoming my go-to recipe—not just for weekday lunches, but also for potlucks, parties, and neighborhood gatherings. It comes together in just minutes, yet the bold flavor combination completely steals the show.
If you’re looking for a quick, crunchy salad or a fresh side dish that people will actually ask you about, this is it.
If you make this salad, please leave a comment or review—I can’t wait to hear what you think.
Happy salad eating!
Celery, Grape & Cashew Salad with Chili Crisp
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Serves: 2-4 as a side
- 1 heaping cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 heaping cup sliced grapes
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup (start with 1 and taste test the salad and add more if needed)
- 1-2 teaspoons chili crisp (I like RED BLOOM because it's seed oil free!)
- fat pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup roasted cashews, finely chopped
Preparation
- Toss everything together in a large bowl. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed. Enjoy!
Notes
Use this recipe as a guide and adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary