Description
Celery and Apple Crunch Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that marries the crunchy texture of fresh celery with the sweetness of crisp apple slices. Tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing with hints of lemon, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it picnics, brunches, or light lunches. With its colorful presentation and delightful flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping your meals healthy. Quick to prepare and customizable, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste by adding different fruits or nuts. Enjoy a wholesome dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 2 cups crisp apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Wash and chop the celery into bite-sized pieces. Slice the apples thinly, leaving the skin on for extra texture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey until smooth to create the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped celery, sliced apples, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve in bowls or on plates, garnishing with extra walnuts or cranberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg