Green Apple and Celery Salad with Walnuts and Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

Green Apple and Celery Salad with Walnuts and Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 5 teaspoons honey
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large bunch celery with leaves
  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored; each quarter cut into 2 wedges, then thinly sliced crosswise into triangle shapes
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
  1. Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  2. Trim celery leaves and chop enough to measure 1 cup. Thinly slice stalks on deep diagonal. Place celery pieces in bowl of cold water. (Vinaigrette, celery leaves, and celery pieces can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
  3. Drain celery; pat dry with paper towels. Combine celery, celery leaves, apples, and walnuts in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
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