Description
Celery and Walnut Salad is a delightful addition to your holiday table, providing a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of traditional dishes. This vibrant salad features crunchy celery, nutty walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries, all drizzled in a zesty olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, this salad not only adds color to your festive gathering but also offers a healthy option that balances the meal beautifully. Enjoy its versatility at , potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh celery, chopped
- 1 cup raw walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Coarsely chop the walnuts; optional: toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped celery, walnuts, cranberries, and sliced onion.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or let sit for about 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg