This fresh celery juice is crisp, light, and naturally refreshing, with celery’s clean flavor balanced by cool cucumber, bright lemon, and a touch of ginger.
Equipment
- Juicer — Extracts liquid efficiently from celery, cucumber, and other firm produce.
- Fine-mesh strainer — Removes additional pulp if you prefer a smoother drink.
- Sharp knife — Makes trimming and cutting the vegetables quick and easy.
- Cutting board — Provides a stable, clean surface for ingredient preparation.
- Airtight glass bottle or jar — Minimizes air exposure during short-term refrigerated storage.
Ingredients
- 8 large celery stalks , washed and trimmed
- 1 medium cucumber , washed and cut into chunks
- 1/2 medium lemon , peeled and seeds removed
- 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger , peeled
- 1/2 cup cold water , optional, depending on your juicer
- Ice , optional, for serving
Instructions
- Wash the produce. Rinse the celery, cucumber, lemon, and ginger thoroughly under cool running water. Pat dry.
- Prepare the ingredients. Trim the celery ends and cut the cucumber into pieces that fit your juicer’s feed chute. Peel the lemon and ginger.
- Start juicing. Set the juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and juice the celery and cucumber at the machine’s recommended setting. There is no heat required.
- Add lemon and ginger. Juice the peeled lemon and ginger. Start with 1/2 inch of ginger and add more only if you prefer a stronger flavor.
- Adjust the consistency. Stir in up to 1/2 cup cold water if the juice is too concentrated. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Serve immediately. Pour into two glasses and serve chilled, optionally over ice. The finished juice should look bright green and have a thin, pourable consistency.
- High-protein tip. Because this juice contains very little protein, pair one serving with a protein-rich food such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a suitable protein shake if you’re using it as part of a high-protein breakfast or snack.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate immediately in an airtight glass container and use within 24 hours for best quality. Reheating: Do not heat this juice; serve chilled or at room temperature. Allergy notes: This recipe is naturally free of dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts as written, but check packaged ingredients if additions are used. Flavor boost: Add a few fresh mint leaves or a small amount of lime for a brighter flavor. For more fiber: Instead of juicing, blend the ingredients with water into a smoothie; this retains more of the produce’s natural fiber. For more protein: Pair the juice with a separate protein-rich food rather than adding protein powder directly, which can negatively affect the juice’s flavor and texture. No detox claim: Enjoy this recipe for its flavor and vegetable content rather than as a treatment or “cleanse” for the body’s organs. Storage: Refrigerate immediately in an airtight glass container and use within 24 hours for best quality. Reheating: Do not heat this juice; serve chilled or at room temperature. Allergy notes: This recipe is naturally free of dairy, eggs, gluten, and nuts as written, but check packaged ingredients if additions are used. Flavor boost: Add a few fresh mint leaves or a small amount of lime for a brighter flavor. For more fiber: Instead of juicing, blend the ingredients with water into a smoothie; this retains more of the produce’s natural fiber. For more protein: Pair the juice with a separate protein-rich food rather than adding protein powder directly, which can negatively affect the juice’s flavor and texture. No detox claim: Enjoy this recipe for its flavor and vegetable content rather than as a treatment or “cleanse” for the body’s organs.
Nutrition
Calories: 55 kcal · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 0.5 g · Carbohydrates: 12 g · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 6 g · Sodium: 170 mg
