Description
Apple and Celery Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that effortlessly combines the crunch of crisp apples with the satisfying crunch of celery. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side at gatherings, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Featuring toasted walnuts for healthy fats, dried cranberries for a hint of sweetness, and a zesty dressing made with fresh lemon juice, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that you can customize to suit your preferences. Enjoy it alongside grilled chicken or on its own for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 6 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, sea salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Wash apples, core them, and cut into ½-inch pieces.
- Slice celery stalks into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast walnuts for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and chop roughly.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, celery stalks, walnuts, cranberries, and parsley. Drizzle most of the dressing over the mixture and toss gently.
- Add chopped celery leaves last and let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg