Celery Salad with Apple and Walnuts
Celery Salad with Apple and Walnuts is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances crunch and flavor, making it an ideal side or light lunch. This salad features crisp celery, tart granny smith apples, and rich walnuts, all brought together by a zesty lemon tahini dressing. It’s not only quick to prepare in just 15 minutes but also packed with essential nutrients from fresh ingredients. Whether enjoyed at a picnic, potluck, or as part of a cozy meal at home, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 1 granny smith apple (cubed)
- ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
- 25 g walnuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Soak chopped onions in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- Toast walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt into a thick paste; gradually add water until desired consistency is reached.
- Drain and rinse soaked onions; pat dry and chop if desired.
- Prepare celery by removing fibrous strings and chopping finely along with parsley and apple cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine celery, apple, onions, parsley, toasted walnuts, and dressing; toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg