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Celery with yogurt is a low-calorie, fiber-rich, probiotic appetizer.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Celery with yogurt (120 g) has 60 calories. That works out to 50 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 36 µg of Vitamin K covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Yoğurtlu kereviz is a Turkish celeriac-and-yogurt salad, usually made by grating celery root and mixing it with yogurt. Garlic and lemon are common additions, and some home cooks add walnuts; the celeriac may be raw or briefly cooked. The English page name, “Celery with yogurt,” can suggest stalk celery, but this dish is traditionally made with the root.
It is cool and creamy, with celeriac’s earthy, gently sharp flavor. In Turkey it is served chilled as a meze or side dish alongside a meal, rather than as a breakfast staple. It also works well with grilled vegetables, bread, or a simple main course. The yogurt makes it filling while the celeriac contributes fibre; a 100 g portion has 50 calories. For a lighter version, choose plain yogurt and keep richer additions such as walnuts modest.
Selected: 100 g
50
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
6.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 19% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
30µg · 25% DV
Vitamin A
110µg · 12% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
320mg · 9% DV
Calcium
80mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 50 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Celery with yogurt is a Turkish-style cold salad or meze, usually made with grated celeriac, also called celery root, mixed with yogurt. Garlic, lemon and walnuts are common additions; despite the English name, the Turkish dish typically uses the root rather than celery stalks.
To make Celery with yogurt, peel and grate celeriac, toss it promptly with lemon juice, then fold it into yogurt mixed with crushed garlic. Add chopped walnuts if you like, chill the mixture, and finish with olive oil before serving.
Celery with yogurt is commonly made with raw grated celeriac, which keeps the salad crisp. For a softer texture and milder flavor, briefly cook the grated root, cool it completely, and then mix it with the yogurt dressing.
You can use celery stalks in Celery with yogurt, but the result will be crunchier and more fibrous than the usual Turkish version made with celeriac. Slice the stalks very thinly so they combine well with the yogurt.
Toss the grated celeriac for Celery with yogurt with lemon juice as soon as you cut it. Celeriac discolors when exposed to air, and the lemon slows that change while adding a bright flavor that works well with the creamy dressing.
Often, yes: crushed garlic is a traditional addition to Celery with yogurt and gives the yogurt dressing a savory edge. Mix in a small amount first, taste, and add more if you want the garlic flavor to stand out.
Walnuts are a common optional topping for Celery with yogurt. They add a crisp texture and nutty flavor; stir chopped walnuts into the salad or scatter them over the top just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Serve Celery with yogurt as part of a Turkish meze spread, alongside other cold salads and olive-oil dishes. It also pairs well with grilled meat or fish, where its cool, tangy dressing contrasts with the main dish.
Yes, you can make Celery with yogurt a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. The celeriac softens and the dressing may loosen as it sits, so stir it before serving and add the walnuts at the last minute.
Keep Celery with yogurt in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Do not leave it sitting out for an extended time, and avoid returning a serving that has been on the table to the storage container.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.