Description
This Crunchy Apple Salad with Celery & Avocado is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. Ideal for any occasion, it serves as a healthy appetizer, light lunch, or delightful side dish. The combination of crisp Granny Smith apples, crunchy celery, and creamy avocado makes for a textural delight that stands out on any table. With the added freshness of mint and a zesty dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy way to enjoy a burst of flavor while boosting your daily intake of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 stalks of celery (2 cups chopped)
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1 avocado
- 1 lemon
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp cold-pressed oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chop the celery and Granny Smith apple into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Halve the avocado, remove the seed, and cut the flesh into cubes.
- Add the avocado cubes to the mixing bowl and squeeze lemon juice over them to prevent browning.
- In a separate bowl, mash some avocado with a fork; mix in cold-pressed oil, vinegar, and salt to create your dressing.
- Add finely chopped mint leaves to the mixing bowl and pour the dressing over all ingredients. Mix gently until well combined.
- Taste your salad for seasoning adjustments before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg