Celery Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Celery Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the crispness of fresh celery, the sweetness of green apples, and aromatic fennel, all tied together with a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, lunch gatherings, or as a light dinner side, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also brimming with nutrients. The addition of toasted walnuts adds a satisfying crunch while providing healthy fats. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled chicken, this versatile salad is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 stalks celery
- 1 small bulb fennel
- 1 green apple
- ¼ cup parsley
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- pinch kosher salt
- few turns cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice celery diagonally. Thinly slice fennel using a mandoline. Core and slice the green apple.
- Lightly toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced celery, fennel, green apple slices, chopped parsley, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately topped with grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg