Description
Indulge in the refreshing crunch of the Delicious Harvest Celery Salad with Sweet Glazed Pecans, a vibrant and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This salad combines crisp celery, sweet apples, and candied pecans into a delightful medley that’s not just pleasing to the palate but also visually appealing. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a quick and healthy lunch option, this recipe is versatile and easy to prepare. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this salad in no time, making it a go-to choice for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sticks Celery
- 1 medium Honeycrisp Apple (can substitute with Gala or Granny Smith apples)
- 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries (can substitute with golden raisins or diced dates)
- 1/4 medium Red Onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Pecans (can substitute with 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet; drizzle with maple syrup and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Chop celery into bite-sized pieces, core and dice the apple, and finely dice the red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine celery, apple, cranberries, and onion. Add cooled pecans.
- Whisk together maple syrup, vinegar, lemon juice, tahini, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients; toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg