Apple Celery Walnut Salad (Printable)

Crisp apples and celery combine with toasted walnuts and a light tangy dressing for a refreshing dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 medium apples, 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
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, ensuring even distribution throughout the salad.
04 - Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of sweet apple against crisp celery creates this incredible texture that makes every bite interesting
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • The dressing hits that perfect balance between tangy and slightly sweet without being heavy
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that over-dressing this salad makes it soggy within minutes, so start with less dressing than you think you need
  • The apples really do brown quickly, so if you're prepping ahead, toss them in a little extra lemon juice before adding to the bowl
03 -
  • Toasting the nuts is absolutely worth the extra five minutes, it transforms their flavor completely
  • If serving this for a party, slice the apples right before tossing to maintain that fresh appearance

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