Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Delicious Harvest Celery Salad with Sweet Maple-Pecan Twist. This refreshing salad features a delightful blend of crisp celery, sweet Honeycrisp apples, and tangy cranberries, all brought together with a creamy tahini dressing and a hint of maple syrup. Perfect for lunch, potlucks, or as a standout side dish during autumn gatherings, its colorful ingredients make it not only appetizing but also nutritious. With its quick preparation time and vegan-friendly nature, this salad is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy fresh produce in a delicious way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5.5–6 cups celery (diagonally diced)
- 1 medium Honeycrisp apple (diced with skin on)
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ½–¾ cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tahini
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all ingredients: dice celery and apple (keeping skin on), finely chop red onion.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown; cool after toasting.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, maple syrup, apple vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine diced celery, apples, cranberries, red onion, and toasted pecans. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg