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Crisp Apple-Celery Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts & Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

This quick and easy crisp apple celery salad with toasted hazelnuts and a honey dijon vinaigrette brings together fresh, delicious ingredients into a dish that is delightfully tasty. With the crunch of the apples, celery, arugula, and hazelnuts, you've got a salad that is sure to please. Add leftover chicken, turkey, or cheese for some protein (I personally love Gouda in this salad).
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
  

Honey-Dijon Salad Vinaigrette:

  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 Tbsp runny honey
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil or any substitute
  • Pink Himalayan Salt and black pepper to taste

Salad Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts

    toasted, roughly chopped, divided


  • 2 cups

    arugula


  • 6 large celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 large

    red apples, thinly sliced 


  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions or shallots
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toast hazelnuts per instructions at bottom of recipe. Set aside.
  • Prepare the vinaigrette by adding all ingredients to a small jar and whisking vigorously, emulsifying it into a creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning as necessary and set aside.
  • Place arugula in the bottom of a large salad bowl.
  • Add sliced apples, celery, red onions, and 2/3rd of the toasted hazelnuts. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over salad (you may not need all of it) and toss to combine.
  • To serve, divide salad onto chilled salad plates and top with remaining toasted hazelnuts. Enjoy!

To toast hazelnuts:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spread nuts out in a single layer on a dry baking sheet.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes, giving the nuts a stir once or twice to encourage even toasting.
  • Allow to cool before using.

Notes

Use the thinner stalks, they are less rough but crispy at the same time. Be sure to toss the chopped apple with some fresh lemon juice before adding to the salad to minimize browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 24mgPotassium: 301mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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