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Matchstick Apple and Celery Salad

This Apple and Celery Salad comes together quickly with fresh, cold apples, celery, pecans, mint, cilantro and basil tossed in a light vinaigrette.

Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • rice wine vinegar to cover
  • 1 Pink Lady apple cut matchstick
  • 2 stalks celery slice thin on bias
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • salt
  • cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 4 leaves mint
  • 4 leaves basil
  • 1 tbsp cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Thinly slice a red onion and cover with rice wine vinegar. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  2. Using a food mandoline, cut the apple into matchstick pieces. Slice the celery thin, on the bias and mix with the apple matchsticks in a bowl.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, 4 tablespoons of the rice wine vinegar from the marinating red onions, honey, a pinch of kosher salt and some fresh cracked black pepper.
  4. Roughly chop some of the the marinated red onion and add to the apple, celery bowl. Rough chop the pecans, a few leaves of mint and basil as well as a few sprigs of cilantro. Add to the apple/celery mix and pour vinaigrette over. Toss to coat completely and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 35mg (1%) Potassium 332mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Vitamin C 9.5mg (11%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Potassium 332mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.