🍏 Apple and Celery Salad
Ingredients
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2–3 crisp apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced
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3–4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
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¼ cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional for crunch)
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¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional for sweetness)
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2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (to prevent apples from browning)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prep the apples and celery:
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Thinly slice apples and celery. Toss apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
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Mix the salad:
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In a large bowl, combine apples, celery, nuts, and dried fruit (if using).
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Dress the salad:
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Stir in mayonnaise or Greek yogurt until everything is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Chill & serve:
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Refrigerate for at least 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
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Tips & Variations
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Crunch upgrade: Add thinly sliced cucumber or jicama for extra crispness.
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Sweet & tangy: Use a honey-mustard dressing instead of mayo for a different flavor.
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Herbal touch: Add fresh parsley or dill for brightness.
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Light version: Use only yogurt or a mix of yogurt and a little mayo.
If you want, I can give a more gourmet version with a maple-Dijon vinaigrette, goat cheese, and toasted pecans, which turns it into a slightly fancier salad perfect for entertaining.
Do you want me to do that?
