Crisp Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing
Crisp Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweetness and crunch. Featuring seasonal apples and crisp celery, this salad is not only colorful but also packed with nutrients. The tangy-sweet Maple-Dijon dressing elevates the flavors, making it an ideal side dish for gatherings or a light starter before your main course. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this delightful salad offers versatility, whether served as an elegant appetizer or a standalone meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 large red apple (Pink Lady, Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Jazz)
- 6 celery stalks
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 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
- Combine Dijon mustard, maple syrup, red apple vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a jar or salad shaker. Shake until well blended.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant; let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced celery, coarsely chopped celery leaves, chopped apple, cranberries, and half of the toasted pecans. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately topped with remaining pecans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg