Simple Celery Apple Salad With Lemon Dressing
Elevate your mealtime with this Simple Celery Apple Salad With Lemon Dressing Recipe, a crisp and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad features crunchy celery, sweet honeycrisp apples, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette that brings out the best in every ingredient. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a nutritious and vibrant salad that complements grilled meats or stands alone as a light lunch. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and the bright flavors of fresh produce. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this salad is not only easy to make but also packed with health benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch of celery
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shaved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white apple vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- Trim the celery stalks and cut into thin pieces. Chop fresh celery leaves if desired for garnish.
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave gruyere cheese into thin slices.
- Core and slice the honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped celery, apple pieces, shaved cheese, and celery greens. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss well.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg