This easy celery salad recipe could not be more refreshing! Take this veggie to new heights with apples, Parmesan and a tangy vinaigrette.
Here’s a surprisingly delicious salad that deserves a spot on your plate: celery salad! The name doesn’t have quite the ring of say, potato salad. But this unique salad is so refreshing, you’ll become a convert from the first bite. Crunchy celery pairs perfectly with sweet apple, Parmesan shavings and a tangy vinaigrette. It’s easy, it’s crunchy, it’s hydrating: it works for summer, and it’s perfect in the winter too. Really, what can’t this celery salad do?
Tip: how to cut apples…fast!
Thinly slicing celery is pretty self explanatory. But we do have a quick method for thinly slicing apples! It’s totally slick and you won’t believe that you’ve never done this before. Here’s the trick of how to quickly thinly slice apples: check out the video below!
- Holding the core of the apple, use a large chef’s knife to slice off four sides of the apple, cutting as close to the core as possible.
- Take one of the quarters and place it flat side down on the cutting board. Then cut it into thin slices.
- Repeat with the remaining quarters!
This celery salad recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 celery ribs plus ½ cup celery leaves
- 1 red apple
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Thinly slice the celery ribs. Measure out the celery leaves. Thinly slice the red apple.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or sugar, and kosher salt. Gradually whisk in the olive oil one tablespoon at a time.
- In another bowl, toss together the celery and celery leaves with the apple, dressing, and Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. This tastes best the day of making, but you can refrigerate leftovers for a few days (refresh them with a little vinegar or salt if necessary).