Simple Celery Apple Salad With Lemon Dressing
Looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish? Try this Simple Celery Apple Salad With Lemon Dressing Recipe! Combining crunchy celery, sweet honeycrisp apples, and creamy gruyere cheese, all drizzled with a bright lemon vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it picnics, barbecues, or as a light accompaniment to your favorite main dishes. The delightful contrast of flavors and textures ensures that everyone at your table will love it. Plus, it’s quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and can be customized based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Give it a try to add a zesty crunch to your meals!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bunch celery
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese (or alternative)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp white apple vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, white apple vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Trim and cut celery into bite-sized pieces. Optionally chop the leaves for garnish.
- Shave the gruyere cheese into thin slices using a vegetable peeler.
- Core and slice the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix celery, apple pieces, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg