Description
Discover the vibrant and refreshing Celery and Apple Salad, a perfect blend of crisp textures and sweet flavors. This quick recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or a crowd-pleasing potluck item. The combination of crunchy celery, juicy gala apples, and sharp cheddar cheese is coated in a zesty lemon dressing that enhances every bite. It’s not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with fresh ingredients that will elevate your meals. Enjoy this salad all year round for its versatility and incredible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (chopped)
- 2 gala apples (thinly sliced)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, celery, red onion, cheddar cheese, and gala apples. Add black pepper to taste.
- For the dressing, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red apple vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well.
- Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Adjust dressing as needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 22mg