Heart-Healthy Crunchy Celery Salad
Bright, crisp, and irresistibly fresh, this Heart-Healthy Crunchy Celery Salad is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors designed to nourish your body. Packed with the natural crunch of celery, carrot, and red apple, and enriched with heart-smart ingredients like walnuts and pumpkin seeds, this salad delivers a satisfying bite in every forkful. The zesty lemon-honey Dijon dressing adds a tangy sweetness that ties the medley together, while fresh parsley offers a vibrant herbal finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy a wholesome, nutrient-packed side dish or light meal. Ideal for vegetarians, health-conscious eaters, or anyone seeking a refreshing way to boost their day, this delightful celery salad is sure to become a go-to favorite! Keywords: healthy celery salad, quick heart-healthy salad, easy crunchy salad recipe, vegetarian celery recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 stalks celery stalks
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red apple
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the celery stalks, then slice them diagonally into thin pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the bowl with the celery.
Core and chop the apple into small cubes. Add the apple to the celery and carrot mixture to enhance sweetness and crunch.
Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the salad. Also, add the pumpkin seeds for added heart-healthy fats.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard to form a dressing.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the dressing, then season with salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad.
Gently toss all the ingredients to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy, and heart-healthy salad experience. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.9 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 952 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1673 mg | 36% | |
*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.
