Description
This Crunchy Celery and Walnut Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and texture. Perfect for a light lunch or as a delightful side for dinner, this salad combines crisp celery, sweet apples, and crunchy walnuts to create a nutritious and satisfying experience. With its homemade vinaigrette adding a zesty kick, this salad can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences by swapping in seasonal fruits or different nuts. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this easy recipe that’s not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups diced celery
- 1 diced Honeycrisp or Fuji apple
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the celery and apple and chopping the walnuts, pecans (if using), and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced celery, diced apple, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, and finely chopped red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg