Description
Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances the crispness of celery, the sweetness of tart apples, and the rich creaminess of blue cheese. This salad is not just a side dish; it can elevate your dining experience for any occasion, from casual weeknight meals to festive gatherings. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it is an ideal choice for those with busy schedules. The delightful crunch from fresh ingredients combined with a zesty vinaigrette makes every bite a treat.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
- 4 teaspoons coarse mustard
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 head celery, trimmed, stalks peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal, leaves reserved
- 2 tart red apples, such as Pink Lady
- 1 small celery root (about 12 ounces)
- 1 packed cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted, salted almonds
- 1 cup crumbled bold, creamy but firm blue cheese (4 to 5 ounces)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, chopped shallots, mustard, lemon zest and juice, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add sliced celery to the vinaigrette and toss well to coat.
- Core apples and slice them thinly; add to the bowl along with prepared celery root cut into half-moons.
- Chill for up to 2 hours if desired.
- Just before serving, mix in parsley, almonds, and half of the blue cheese; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve on a platter topped with remaining blue cheese and garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg