Description
Celery Apple Pistachio Salad is a refreshing blend of crunchy celery, sweet apples, and nutty pistachios that is perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, making it an ideal choice for light lunches or as a side dish at gatherings. Tossed in a zesty dressing of lemon juice and honey, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients from fresh produce and nuts. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled chicken, this salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch celery
- 1 tart apple (Granny Smith or Pink Lady)
- 1/4 cup chopped curly leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 3 ounces firm blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash celery stalks thoroughly and slice into thin pieces. Add to a large salad bowl.
- Cut the apple into matchstick-sized slices and add them to the bowl.
- Toast the pistachios and almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant; set aside to cool.
- Add crumbled blue cheese and chopped parsley to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- In a jar, mix lemon juice, shallot, honey, and Dijon mustard; shake well.
- Add olive oil to the jar; shake again until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture; toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 12mg