Crunchy Celery and Walnut Salad
This crisp and colorful celery and walnut salad combines sweet apple, toasted nuts, and tangy cranberries with a bright, zesty dressing. It’s refreshing, full of texture, and perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Salad
4 cups celery, diced
1 Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, diced
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)
For the Dressing
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 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced celery, apple, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, red onion, and pecans (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Calories: 230 kcal per serving
Find it online: https://tastyandfast.com/crunchy-celery-and-walnut-salad/