Description
Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese is a delightful combination of crisp celery, sweet apples, and tangy blue cheese that brings freshness to any meal. This refreshing salad is perfect for casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. With its vibrant colors and textures, this dish not only pleases the palate but also adds visual appeal to your table. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy days while still being make-ahead friendly. Enjoy this salad as a standalone lunch, a vibrant side at dinner, or as part of a brunch spread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- 4 teaspoons coarse mustard
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head celery, trimmed, stalks peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal, leaves reserved
- 2 tart red apples, such as Pink Lady
- 1 small celery root (about 12 ounces)
- 1 packed cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted almonds
- 1 cup crumbled bold, creamy but firm blue cheese (4 to 5 ounces)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, shallot, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the sliced celery and toss to coat.
- Core the apples. Slice them lengthwise into very thin wedges using a knife or mandoline. Add them to the sliced celery mixture. Peel or slice off the outer skin of the celery root until no brown skin remains. Cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into very thin half-moons using a knife or mandoline. Toss everything together.
- Just before serving, add the parsley leaves, almonds, and half of the blue cheese to the bowl. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a shallow serving bowl or platter. Top with remaining blue cheese, reserved celery leaves, and fresh parsley leaves. Serve immediately for a refreshing experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 272mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 19mg