Apple Celery Salad Walnuts (Printable)
A refreshing mix of apples, celery, walnuts, and lemon dressing for a crisp and light dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Nuts
04 - ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
03 - Add sliced apples and celery to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Fold in toasted walnuts and chopped parsley. Toss once more to distribute. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for enhanced crispness.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required
- The contrast of textures and flavors is restaurant quality but totally unintimidating
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- Toasting the walnuts makes all the difference between a forgettable salad and one that keeps you coming back for another bite
- Tossing the apples directly in the dressing prevents them from browning while seasoning them perfectly
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- Use a mandoline or very sharp knife to slice the apples as thinly as possible for the best texture
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the celery to mellow slightly and absorb the dressing