Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing taste of this Simple Celery Salad (Waldorf Apple Salad), a delightful dish that perfectly blends crisp celery, sweet apples, and juicy grapes. This salad is an ideal addition to any meal—whether as a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a crowd-pleaser at picnics and potlucks. With its health-conscious ingredients and quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, this recipe makes it easy to enjoy a nutritious and satisfying salad without the heaviness of traditional creamy dressings. Customize it with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 celery stalks
- 1 green apple (any crisp apple will work)
- 2 romaine lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup grapes (or sultanas)
- 1/4 cup walnuts (or pecans/almonds)
- 2 Tbsp dried barberries (or cranberries, pomegranate, cherries, sultanas, dates)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash all produce under cold water. Chop celery into bite-sized pieces and dice the green apple. Tear romaine lettuce into smaller pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped celery, diced apple, torn romaine lettuce, grapes, walnuts, and dried barberries. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt until blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss again to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately as a fresh side or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg