Description
Indulge in the refreshing Crunchy Celery and Walnut Salad, a delightful mix of vibrant textures and flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad features crisp celery, sweet apples, and nutty walnuts, making it a nutritious choice for lunch or as a side dish at gatherings. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, you can whip up this delicious salad even on your busiest days. The combination of crunchy nuts and tangy dressing elevates the experience, while the option to customize with your favorite ingredients makes it truly versatile. Enjoy this light, satisfying dish that’s bursting with fresh goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced celery
- 1 diced Honeycrisp or Fuji apple
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the celery and apple into small pieces. Finely chop the walnuts, pecans (if using), and red onion.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced celery, apple, walnuts, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Let It Rest: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, toast walnuts lightly before adding them to the salad. Feel free to mix in other nuts or seeds to suit your taste preferences. This salad is perfect for meal prep; simply store in an airtight container for up to three days.