Crispy Celery Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly crunchy, this Crispy Celery Salad is a vibrant side dish bursting with texture and flavor. Featuring crisp celery, tart Granny Smith apple matchsticks, and toasty golden walnuts, this salad is elevated with ribbons of parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a touch of savory sophistication. A zesty lemon-honey dressing ties it all together, balancing the natural sweetness and bold tang. Perfect for a quick 15-minute preparation, this no-cook salad is an ideal option for a light lunch, dinner side, or holiday table centerpiece. Delightfully simple yet incredibly satisfying, this celery salad is a must-try for those craving an easy, healthy, and flavor-packed dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces celery stalks
- 1 large granny smith apple
- 1 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the celery stalks. Trim the ends and thinly slice the stalks on a slight diagonal for added visual appeal.
Core and thinly slice the granny smith apple into matchstick-sized pieces. To prevent browning, toss the apple slices with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the parmesan cheese into thin ribbons, or grate it if you prefer a finer texture.
Finely chop the parsley leaves and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery, apple matchsticks, toasted walnuts, parmesan ribbons, and parsley.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately for optimal crunch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.6 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1708 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.2 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1558 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
