Apple Celery Walnut Salad (Printable)
A fresh mix of apple, celery, and toasted walnuts in a tangy dressing.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined and emulsified.
02 - Add the sliced apples and celery to the bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly with the dressing, ensuring all pieces are lightly covered.
03 - Fold in the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley, distributing them throughout the salad for consistent texture and flavor in each bite.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately for optimal crunch, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for a chilled, crisper texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat
- The crunch to sweetness ratio is absolutely perfect
- You can make it ahead and it actually gets better
02 -
- Apples oxidize fast so do not slice them until your dressing is ready
- The salad wilts if it sits too long so plan to serve within an hour
03 -
- A mandoline makes the most beautiful paper thin apple slices
- Warm the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat, watching closely so they do not burn