Vegan Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this Vegan Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp produce and zesty flavors that's perfect for any occasion! This refreshing plant-based dish combines tart Granny Smith apples, crunchy celery, and tender romaine lettuce with a colorful pop of shredded carrot and red cabbage. Tossed with a tangy-sweet lemon maple dressing and sprinkled with protein-packed walnuts, this salad is a harmony of textures and flavors that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with nutrients and fiber, it makes an ideal light lunch, side dish, or healthy addition to your vegan repertoire. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a gathering, this versatile salad is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith Apples
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce
- 1 large Carrot
- 2 medium Celery Stalks
- 0.5 head Red Cabbage
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry all fresh produce thoroughly to prepare them for chopping.
Step 2
Core the Granny Smith apples and slice them thinly. Leave the peel on for extra fiber and a colorful presentation.
Step 3
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 4
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater. Add the grated carrot to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Dice the celery stalks finely and add them to the bowl for an additional crunch.
Step 6
Thinly slice the red cabbage and incorporate it with the rest of the salad ingredients.
Step 7
Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the vegetable mix in the bowl.
Step 8
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified.
Step 9
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Step 10
Serve the salad immediately for optimal freshness and enjoy the medley of flavors and textures.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1853.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1355.7 |
| Total Fat 84.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 32.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1711.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 151.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 85.6g | |
| Protein 25.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 584.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3535.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories