Crunchy Celery Apple Salad (Print Version)

Crisp celery and apples meet toasted walnuts and creamy feta for a fresh, zesty salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
02 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), cored and thinly sliced
03 - 2 cups mixed salad greens

→ Nuts & Cheese

04 - 1/2 cup walnut halves
05 - 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon honey
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Place walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - In a large bowl, combine sliced celery, sliced apples, and mixed salad greens. Drizzle with prepared dressing and toss gently to coat all components.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Toss gently to combine or arrange toppings decoratively as desired.
05 - Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while ingredients maintain optimal crispness and temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat, no complicated techniques or fancy equipment required.
  • The combination of textures keeps your palate interested—crisp celery, juicy apple, crunchy walnut, creamy feta all playing together.
02 -
  • Toss your sliced apples in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before adding them to the salad—it prevents browning and adds another layer of brightness to the whole dish.
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry pan rather than adding oil; you'll taste the difference immediately in how much deeper and more satisfying they become.
03 -
  • Keep your cutting board and knife clean between vegetables so no apple flavor lingers on your celery or vice versa.
  • If you're bringing this somewhere, pack the dressing separately and toss everything together just before serving—it takes 30 seconds and makes all the difference in texture.
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