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Crisp Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing

Crisp Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing

Crisp Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crunchy textures with a delightful sweet-savory vinaigrette. This salad showcases the crispness of fresh celery and the natural sweetness of apples, making it an ideal side for any meal or a light starter.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 large red apple (Pink Lady, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Jazz)
  • 6 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped, divided
  • For the Vinaigrette: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette by combining Dijon mustard, maple syrup, red apple vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well and set aside.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the chopped pecans until fragrant (about 3–4 minutes). Let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, mix sliced celery, chopped apple, cranberries, and half of the toasted pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately topped with remaining pecans.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added crunchiness, you can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds. Chill the salad for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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