Crunchy Celery Apple Salad Recipe
In less than 30 minutes, you can have this easy Crunchy Celery Apple Salad ready to eat. For busy moms, getting good food on the table fast that everyone will enjoy is the goal.
Ingredients
Maple-Dijon Salad Vinaigrette
- 1 t. Dijon Mustard**
- 2 T. real maple syrup
- 2 T. red wine vinegar
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
- **For less sweet results add 1-2 additional teaspoons of Dijon mustard
Crunchy Apple Celery Salad Recipe Ingredients
- 1/4 c. pecans , roughly chopped, divided
- 6 sliced large celery stalks preferably organic
- Celery leaves from stalks, roughly chopped*
- 1 large red sweet apple , chopped
- 1/4 c. dried cranberries
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 T. Parmesan cheese , shaved (or blue cheese, if preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to a salad shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously to combine. Once finished, place it on a medium bowl then set aside.
- Add chopped pecans to a small dry skillet set over medium heat. Heat for several minutes and stir occasionally until toasted. Remove from heat and place in a small bowl.
- Add celery, cut apples, celery leaves, cranberries, and three tablespoons toasted pecans to a large bowl. Season with a pinch of salt or more with 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!