Celery Salad with Apple and Walnuts
This Celery Salad with Apple and Walnuts is a refreshing and nutritious dish that brings together the crispness of celery, the sweetness of granny smith apples, and the earthy flavor of toasted walnuts. Drizzled with a creamy lemon tahini dressing, it’s perfect for any occasion—be it a light lunch, picnic, or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 1 granny smith apple (cubed)
- ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
- 25 g walnuts (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (approx. 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Soak the chopped red onion in cold water for at least 10 minutes to mellow its flavor.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, mustard powder, and salt to form a thick paste. Gradually add water to achieve your desired consistency.
- Rinse and drain the soaked onions; pat dry if necessary.
- Chop celery into bite-sized pieces and cube the apple while keeping its skin on.
- In a large bowl, combine celery, apple, rinsed onion, parsley, toasted walnuts, and dressing; mix well.
- Serve immediately for optimal crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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