Description
Discover a burst of freshness with this Delicious Harvest Celery Salad with Sweet Glazed Pecans. This vibrant salad is a delightful blend of crunchy celery, sweet honeycrisp apples, and caramelized pecans, making it an ideal choice for any meal or occasion. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious dish that’s not only visually appealing but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Perfect as a light lunch or a colorful side dish for dinner, this salad is sure to impress at potlucks or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sticks Celery
- 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple (or other apple varieties)
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (or golden raisins/diced dates)
- 1/4 medium Red Onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Pecans (or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 tablespoons Red Apple Vinegar (can substitute with apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (fresh is best)
- 3 tablespoons Tahini (can substitute with Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (can substitute with whole grain mustard)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans with maple syrup until fragrant and slightly caramelized (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Chop the celery into bite-sized pieces, dice the apple into small cubes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, red apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Combine chopped celery, diced apple, dried cranberries, red onion, and cooled pecans in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing/Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg