Thanksgiving Celery and Apple Crunch Salad
Thanksgiving Celery and Apple Crunch Salad is a delightful and refreshing addition to your holiday table. This vibrant salad features the crispness of fresh celery, the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples, and the satisfying crunch of toasted walnuts, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Not only does it provide a beautiful contrast to heavier Thanksgiving dishes, but it’s also quick to prepare and can be enjoyed year-round for any festive gathering. Impress your guests with this nutritious, colorful salad that promises to brighten up any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the celery into bite-sized pieces; dice the apples into small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped celery, diced apples, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve in a bowl or platter and garnish with extra walnuts or cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg