Crunchy Celery Apple Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp celery and apples combined with toasted walnuts and creamy feta in a zesty vinaigrette.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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 completely.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, combine sliced celery, sliced apples, and mixed salad greens. Drizzle with prepared dressing and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese over the salad. Gently toss again or arrange toppings as desired for visual presentation.
05 - Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately while ingredients remain crisp and fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between soft, creamy feta and the satisfying snap of fresh celery and apples keeps every bite interesting.
  • You can throw it together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for when hunger strikes suddenly.
  • It works equally well as a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or part of a picnic spread.
02 -
  • Toast your walnuts even if it feels like an extra step—it transforms them from pleasant to genuinely crave-worthy.
  • If your apples are going to sit for more than a few minutes before serving, toss them in a bit of lemon juice to prevent browning and add an extra layer of brightness.
03 -
  • Slice everything as thinly as you can manage—it helps the salad feel more refined and allows the dressing to coat everything evenly.
  • Make the dressing first so it's ready to go the moment your vegetables are prepped, keeping everything at its crispest.
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