We love fresh salads with yummy fresh ingredients and this salad is perfect combination of perfectly delicious and crunchy! Make this picnic-perfect salad for your next outdoor gathering.
Learn how to make a delicious and crunchy Apple & Celery Salad. Nutritious and Delicious!
Make this awesome Crunchy Apple & -Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette for a perfect side dish for dinner.
Try your hand at a delicious crunchy salad with a great combination of crisp apples, celery, cranberries, and toasted pecans lightly tossed with a homemade Maple-Dijon vinaigrette. The result is a refreshing and satisfying balance of sweet and savory flavors that can be enjoyed by itself or paired with your favorite entrées for a complete meal.
Apple Celery Salad Ingredients:
Pecans
Celery
Red apple
Dried cranberries
Parmesan cheese, shaved
salt and black pepper
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Maple-Dijon Salad Vinaigrette:
2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
How to Prepare the Apple and Celery Salad:
- Prepare the vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to a salad shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.
- Add chopped pecans to a small dry skillet set over medium heat. Heat for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Add celery, apples, celery leaves, cranberries, and three tablespoons toasted pecans to a large salad bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top and toss to combine.
- To serve, divide the salad onto chilled salad plates and top with remaining toasted pecans and shaved Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Serve this Deliciuos Apple Celery Salad as a side dish for dinner or easy lunch
- Maple-Dijon Salad Vinaigrette:
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Salad Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup pecans roughly chopped, divided
- 6 large celery stalks preferably organic, sliced
- Celery leaves from stalks, roughly chopped*
- 1 large red apple chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shaved
- salt and black pepper to taste
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Prepare the vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to a salad shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside.
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Add chopped pecans to a small dry skillet set over medium heat. Heat for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until toasted. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Add celery, apples, celery leaves, cranberries, and three tablespoons toasted pecans to a large salad bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top and toss to combine.
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To serve, divide the salad onto chilled salad plates and top with remaining toasted pecans and shaved Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
What are the Best Apples to Use in an Apple & Celery Salad?
For this recipe we used Pink Lady apples. If they are unavailable in your area, consider using Fuji, Jazz, or Honeycrisp apples instead as they offer a nice crunch and will not brown too quickly.
Apple Salad Tip: The flavors in this recipe will intensify with time, so you may want to prepare a double (or triple) batch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. However, be sure to toss the chopped apple with some fresh lemon juice before adding to the salad to minimize browning.
Try To Purchase Organic if Possible
For this salad, try to purchase organic produce that has not been sprayed with any chemicals. Organic apples and celery are typically available in the “organic” section of your grocery store. Some fruits and vegetables are better for you when purchased as organic.
How to Store Your Salad
You can keep this salad fresh for about 2-3 days stored in an airtight container kept in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Apple & Celery Salad
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