September 6 2022

Crunchy Apple Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette

Name: Crunchy Apple-Celery Salad with Maple-Dijon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Dijon Mustard*; 2 T. real maple syrup; 2 T. red wine vinegar; 2 T. extra virgin olive oil; Sea salt and black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped, divided; 6 large celery stalks, sliced; Celery leaves, roughly chopped; 1 large red apple, chopped; ¼ cup dried cranberries; Sea salt and black pepper, to taste; 4oz (100g) Parmesan cheese, shaved

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Fruity and flavorsome, this Apple Celery Salad is a crisp and refreshing lunch option or a superb accompaniment to a roast chicken dinner.

It’s the perfect dish to enjoy in the fall when apples are in season.

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Apple Celery Salad

The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you don’t miss any tips or substitution suggestions, to ensure that you have all the ingredients and equipment required and understand the steps and timings involved.

A homemade Maple-Dijon vinaigrette is lightly tossed with a crunchy mixture of fresh apples, celery, cranberries, and toasted pecans in this quick and simple salad.

The end result is a delightful blend of sweet and savoury flavours that is both refreshing and satisfying and can be eaten on its own or with your favourite entrées to make a full meal.

Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe

While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients and equipment needed for this recipe have been linked to Amazon or other stores if available online. Staple ingredients such as oil, salt, sugar, etc., aren’t always included here as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen. The complete list of ALL ingredients with measurements is found on the recipe card.

Fresh Produce – Celery, Red Apples
Dairy – Parmesan
Dijon Mustard
Pure Maple Syrup – buy the good, 100% stuff, anything less is just made up of flavorings and corn syrup.
Red Wine Vinegar
Pecans
Dried Cranberries

Recipes on The Purple Pumpkin Blog use both cup measurements and/or weighted measurements. American cups and kitchen food scales are handy pieces of equipment to have in your kitchen as it means you’ll be able to make all of the different recipes on my blog. I try to give American, imperial, and metric measurements in my recipes. Please note, that you can mix cup measurements with weighted measurements, but never mix imperial (pounds, ounces, pints, etc.,) with metric (kilograms, grams, liters, etc.,).

The images shown here feature Pink Lady apples. If they are unavailable in your area, consider using Fuji, Jazz, Gala, Honeycrisp, or even Golden Delicious apples instead as they offer a nice crunch and will not brown too quickly.

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Recipe Tips

We used a salad shaker to make the vinaigrette, but you could also use a jar with a tight-fitting lid instead.
To make the vinaigrette less sweet, add additional Dijon mustard.
The flavors in this recipe will intensify with time, so you may want to prepare a double (or triple) batch.
Storing Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. However, be sure to toss the chopped apple with some fresh lemon juice before adding it to the salad to minimize browning.

How Do I Make Apple Celery Salad?

Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.