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Celery Apple Pistachio Salad

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This Celery Apple Crunch Salad is fresh, crisp, and packed with vibrant flavor. Crunchy celery and tart apples are paired with toasted nuts, creamy blue cheese, and a bright lemon dressing that ties everything together beautifully. It’s a refreshing salad that works perfectly as a light lunch, a side dish, or part of a healthy meal spread.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

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Fresh Produce

1 bunch celery (about 810 stalks), thinly sliced
1 crisp tart apple (such as Granny Smith or Pink Lady), thinly sliced or diced
1/4 cup chopped curly leaf parsley

Nuts

1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Cheese

3 ounces firm blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Dressing Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice (from about lemons)
1/4 cup minced shallot
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Seasoning

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Salad Base
Slice the celery stalks thinly and place them in a large salad bowl. Add the chopped apple and parsley.

Step 2: Add the Crunch
Stir in the sliced almonds and chopped pistachios for texture and flavor.

Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced shallot, honey, and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 4: Combine the Salad
Pour the dressing over the celery and apple mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

Step 5: Add the Cheese and Season
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the salad. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 6: Serve
Toss lightly again and serve immediately for the best crunch and freshness.

  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes