Apple Celery Walnut Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of apples, celery, and walnuts tossed in a zesty dressing for a crisp side.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Gala), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Nuts

04 - 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified and well combined.
02 - Add the sliced apples and celery to the bowl. Toss gently to coat the produce evenly with the dressing.
03 - Fold in the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley until evenly distributed throughout the salad.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a crisper, chilled salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crunch is absolutely addictive, making it the perfect antidote to heavy comfort food
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The dressing balances sweet and tangy so beautifully that even celery skeptics ask for seconds
02 -
  • The key to this salad staying fresh is serving it soon after dressing, so don't toss it more than thirty minutes before you plan to eat
  • Apples brown quickly once cut, so either work fast or give them a quick bath in some lemon juice before adding to the bowl
03 -
  • The dressing ratio can be adjusted to your taste, but don't reduce the mustard or the dressing won't coat properly
  • If you're making this for someone who claims to hate celery, don't tell them it's there and watch them change their mind

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