Description
Indulge in a refreshing Celery and Apple Salad with Almonds and Dates, perfect for springtime gatherings or as a light lunch. This vibrant dish combines crunchy celery, sweet apples, and chewy dates, delivering a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Tossed in a creamy tahini dressing, it’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this versatile salad that can be served as a side dish or an impressive appetizer. Customize it by adding your favorite nuts or adjusting the dressing to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a burst of freshness with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 small apples
- 4–5 dates
- ½ cup almonds (toasted & sliced)
- 1 Tbsp tahini paste
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 Tbsp hot water
- 1⅓ Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the celery by washing, trimming, and slicing into half-moons.
- Core the apples and slice them thinly to match the size of the celery.
- Chop the dates into small pieces to distribute their sweetness evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix tahini paste, lemon juice, honey, and hot water until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery, apples, chopped dates, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with tahini dressing and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg