Heart-Healthy Crunchy Celery Salad
Refreshingly crisp and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this Crunchy Celery Salad is the perfect side dish or light meal to fuel your day. Featuring crunchy celery, sweet red apple, and vibrant grated carrot, this salad gets an extra boost of texture and nutrition from chopped walnuts and pumpkin seeds. A zesty dressing made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and a touch of honey ties everything together, offering a delightful balance of tanginess and sweetness. Finished with fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous flavor, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and nutritious choice for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a low-calorie salad or a dish rich in antioxidants, this heart-healthy recipe is sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 6 stalks celery stalks
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red apple
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and trim the celery stalks, then slice them diagonally into thin pieces. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the bowl with the celery.
Step 3
Core and chop the apple into small cubes. Add the apple to the celery and carrot mixture to enhance sweetness and crunch.
Step 4
Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the salad. Also, add the pumpkin seeds for added heart-healthy fats.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard to form a dressing.
Step 6
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the dressing, then season with salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad.
Step 7
Gently toss all the ingredients to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed.
Step 8
Serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy, and heart-healthy salad experience. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (664.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1036.4 |
| Total Fat 85.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 35.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 952.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.1g | |
| Protein 23.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 227.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1673.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories