Description
Experience the freshness of autumn with our Deliciously Crunchy Harvest Celery Salad You’ll Love. This vibrant salad combines crisp celery, sweet Honeycrisp apples, and tangy cranberries for a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Topped with toasted pecans and dressed in a creamy tahini dressing, this salad is quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for lunch or as a colorful side dish for any meal. Not only is it nutritious, but it’s also visually appealing, ensuring it will be a hit at gatherings and family dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.5 cups celery, diagonally diced
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, diced
- 0.75 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the celery and chop the Honeycrisp apple while leaving the skin on.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans until fragrant (about 3–5 minutes), stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, red apple vinegar, lemon juice, tahini, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt; whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced celery, apple pieces, dried cranberries, red onion, and toasted pecans. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg