Green Apple Celery Walnuts Salad (Printable)
A crisp, tangy salad combining green apples, celery, and toasted walnuts with a light dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 2 medium green apples (Granny Smith recommended), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small shallot, finely minced
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice for apple preservation
→ Nuts
05 - 1/2 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Toss sliced green apples with lemon juice in a bowl to prevent oxidation and browning. Set aside until assembly.
02 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add chopped walnuts and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden brown. Remove from heat and cool completely.
03 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified and smooth.
04 - Place prepared apples, sliced celery, minced shallot, and cooled toasted walnuts in a large mixing bowl.
05 - Pour emulsified dressing over salad mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Transfer salad to a serving platter. Sprinkle chopped parsley over top as garnish. Serve immediately for optimal texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy restaurant
- The textures are incredible—crisp apples, snappy celery, and these rich toasted walnuts that make every bite interesting
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- The salad wilts fast once dressed—toss it with the dressing right before serving, not ahead of time
- Toasting those walnuts properly is the difference between a good salad and a great one, don't skip this step
03 -
- Dry your apple slices after tossing them in lemon juice—too much liquid dilutes the dressing
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad—adjust the honey or vinegar to balance based on how tart your apples are