Description
Crisp Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing is a delightful blend of fresh and vibrant ingredients that will invigorate your taste buds. This refreshing salad features crunchy apples, crisp celery, and toasted pecans, all coated in a tangy-sweet dressing that brings the flavors together beautifully. Perfect as a light starter or side dish for any occasion, this salad not only looks great on the table but also offers a nutritious boost thanks to its wholesome ingredients. Enjoy it at gatherings or pack it for a picnic—this versatile recipe is sure to impress anyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red apple (Pink Lady, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Jazz)
- 6 celery stalks
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 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
- Prepare the vinaigrette by combining Dijon mustard, maple syrup, red apple vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake until blended.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced celery, chopped apple, dried cranberries, and half of the toasted pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately topped with remaining pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg