Heart-Healthy Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad
Brighten your plate and boost your heart health with this vibrant and refreshing Heart-Healthy Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad. Featuring a delightful blend of tart Granny Smith apples, sweet red apples, crisp celery, and earthy toasted walnuts, this colorful dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tossed with tangy lemon juice and a light, homemade dressing of olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, every bite bursts with flavor. Served over a bed of mixed greens, this salad is fiber-rich and packed with healthy fats, making it the perfect choice for a quick, wholesome meal or side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a simple yet impressive way to enjoy fresh ingredients in a heart-healthy way. Perfect for any season, this apple salad invites crunch and zest to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 2 medium Red apples (e.g., Fuji or Gala)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 medium Celery stalks
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
Core and thinly slice the Granny Smith and red apples, leaving the skin on for extra fiber and nutrients.
Immediately toss the apple slices with lemon juice in a large salad bowl to prevent browning and add a tangy flavor.
Wash and slice the celery stalks into thin diagonal pieces and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them lightly in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they are fragrant. Let them cool before adding them to the salad.
Add the mixed salad greens to the bowl, gently tossing all ingredients together.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure an even coat on all ingredients.
Serve the salad immediately to maintain its freshness and crunchiness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 874 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.4 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1792 mg | 38% | |
*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.
