Simple Celery Apple Salad With Lemon Dressing
Experience the delightful crunch and refreshing taste of our Simple Celery Apple Salad with Lemon Dressing. This vibrant salad combines crisp celery and sweet honeycrisp apples, all brought together by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Customize it with your favorite nuts or cheeses for added texture and flavor. Enjoy a guilt-free, delicious complement to your meals that will impress family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large bunch celery
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (shaved)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp white apple vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl or jar, mix olive oil, lemon juice, white apple vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk well or shake until emulsified.
- Chop the celery: Trim and cut into thin bite-sized pieces.
- Shave the cheese: Use a vegetable peeler to create thin slices of gruyere cheese.
- Slice the apples: Core and thinly slice the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the salad: In a bowl, combine celery, apples, cheese, and any reserved celery leaves. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg