Description
Experience the refreshing and nutritious Delicious Harvest Celery Salad with Sweet Maple-Pecan Twist, a perfect blend of crisp celery, sweet apples, and tangy cranberries. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with flavors that will delight your guests at any gathering. Its unique combination of textures—from the crunchy pecans to the juicy apples—makes it a standout dish for both casual lunches and festive dinners. Embrace the essence of autumn with this versatile salad that pairs wonderfully with various proteins or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.5–6 cups celery (diagonally diced)
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple (diced)
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ½–¾ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tahini
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and dicing the celery, apple, and red onion.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the pecans on a baking sheet for about 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, apple vinegar, lemon juice, tahini, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine diced celery, apple, red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Pour the dressing over the mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are coated. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg