Sugar-Free Crunchy Celery Salad
Brighten up your plate with this refreshing Sugar-Free Crunchy Celery Salad, a light yet satisfying dish perfect for healthy lunches or side servings. Crafted with crisp celery, tangy Granny Smith apple, and nutty toasted walnuts, this salad bursts with vibrant textures and flavors. A zesty dressing made from lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil ties it all together, while red onion and parsley add layers of aromatic freshness. Not only is it sugar-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, but this easy recipe also requires just 15 minutes of prep—ideal for busy days. Perfectly crunchy and nutrient-rich, this salad works wonderfully as a quick make-ahead dish or enjoyed fresh. Try it today for a guilt-free, nutritious crunch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh celery stalks
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup walnuts
Instructions
Wash and trim the leaves and base from the celery stalks. Slice the celery into 1/4 inch pieces diagonally.
Core the Granny Smith apple and chop it into small cubes. Immediately toss the apple pieces with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a small bowl to prevent browning.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the parsley leaves.
In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Add the sliced celery, chopped apples, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley into the large bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly.
Add the toasted walnuts to the salad and give it another gentle toss.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.9 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1498 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.0 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1654 mg | 35% | |
*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.
