Apple Celery Salad Walnuts (Printable)

Crisp apples, celery, and toasted walnuts tossed in a light tangy dressing for a fresh starter.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 medium apples, such as Granny Smith or Gala, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Nuts

04 - 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted and roughly chopped

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
02 - Add the sliced apples and celery to the bowl. Toss gently to coat the produce evenly with the dressing.
03 - Fold in the toasted walnuts and chopped parsley until distributed throughout the salad.
04 - Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced crispness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast of sweet apples against bright lemon and earthy walnuts creates this incredible balance that keeps you going back for just one more bite
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks and tastes like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
  • Getting the apples thinly sliced makes a huge difference in texture, so take your time with the knife work
  • The walnuts really need to be properly toasted to bring out their oils and that deep nutty flavor
03 -
  • A mandoline makes perfectly thin apple slices, but a sharp knife and a steady hand work just as well
  • Let the dressed salad sit for exactly ten minutes before serving, which allows the flavors to develop without losing any crunch

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