Simple Celery Apple Salad With Lemon Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and simple celery apple salad with a tangy lemon vinaigrette, featuring crisp celery, sweet honeycrisp apples, and creamy gruyere cheese. This light salad is perfect as a side dish or a healthy snack, combining crunchy textures with a bright citrus dressing for a balanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 large bunch celery
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese, shaved
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake thoroughly until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
- Prep the Celery: Trim off any brown or damaged ends from the celery stalks. Chop the celery into thin, bite-sized pieces. If the celery leaves are fresh and appealing, chop those finely to use as garnish and reduce waste.
- Prepare the Cheese: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the block of gruyere cheese into thin slices, creating delicate ribbons that will add creamy texture to the salad.
- Prep the Apples: Core the apples, then thinly slice them. Cut the slices into bite-sized pieces to match the size of the celery for easy eating.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped celery, apple pieces, gruyere shavings, and celery greens. Whisk the lemon vinaigrette dressing again to ensure it’s well combined, then pour it over the salad.
- Toss and Season: Season the salad with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Toss everything gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are coated evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: The salad is best served immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and bright flavors. Enjoy as a light side or refreshing snack.
Notes
- Use firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp for the best texture and sweetness.
- Gruyere cheese adds a rich, nutty flavor which complements the tart dressing, but you can substitute with another semi-hard cheese if desired.
- This salad is best eaten right after assembly to preserve the fresh crunch of the celery and apples.
- The lemon vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and shaken before use.
- Adjust seasoning and sweetness in the dressing to suit your taste by varying the amount of maple syrup and salt.
Keywords: celery apple salad, lemon vinaigrette, gruyere cheese, light salad, healthy side dish, no-cook salad
