Do you ever want something, but not really that thing, but kind of that thing, so you have to come up with a new thing? Like when it sounds good to be lounging on the beach in the warm sun with an over the top cocktail but it’s winter and vacation is months away so you sit under your strongest lamp with a rum and pineapple juice that has a crazy Lego thing cobbled together to approximate an umbrella? No? Just me? Ok, how about when you see an outfit combo that hits all your “THAT’S what I’m talking about” buttons but it comes with a price tag that hits your bank account’s “look away” alarms? You don’t give it up – you adjust and recreate. You take the spirit of the thing and drape it over your own interpretation. You work it for yourself. It was kind of like that when I came up with this recipe. I saw someone mention a smoothie with apples, lemon, celery, and parsley. That sounded intriguing, except for the smoothie part, so I tossed around the flavors until I hit on this non-chunky-liquid way to enjoy them. Bingo. Success. Those flavors, in the form I want. I am sure this salad would work well with your favorite fancy non-Lego-umbrella cocktail.
Apple Celery Salad
Serves 4
Ingredients:
2 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
4 celery stalks, sliced (preferably on the diagonal)
¼ cup chopped parsley
2 tbsps olive oil
2 tbsps whole grain mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt
Pepper
Method:
Mix together the oil, mustard and lemon juice with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss this with the apples, celery, and parsley. Taste to adjust salt and pepper.
I would have never thought to put these things together. Interesting
My husband thought I was crazy – then had 3 helpings!
Wow, a combination I have never thought about. I will never to try this out!
I will NEED to try this out! lol! Sorry about that!
Ha ha, the “never” made me laugh because you sounded so cheery about the fact that you would never try it!
This sounds yummy! Now if I can only find some local organic celery…it’s been MIA for the last few months in our area 🙁
I have still been seeing it in our local Trader Joe’s.
This is an interesting snack option! I don’t care much for celery, but this healthy combo might actually help me eat the veggie!
I get it – you could try adding a smaller amount of celery, or even leave it out!
I love salads that do not require lettuce. This looks great and apples are my fav for adding into salads. This looks simple but delish!
I do too! I love lettuce but we eat a lot of salads so it is always nice to switch it up.
That looks like a yummy snack. I love apples and like celery. I will have to try that. Thank you for sharing your creation. 🙂
You can definitely play around with the apple to celery ratio to make it more apple heavy if you prefer. Let me know if you try it!
Now this is my kind of recipe! Plant-based and loaded with fiber, nutrients, and phytochemicals. Plus, it’s free of sugar — yay! Going to try this. Thank you!
Glad it looks good to you!
I love interesting food combinations! This sounds amazing!
My husband was nuts for it.
I do not know that I have seen a salad with this combination, though it makes sense, They are both cool and refreshing plants to eat.
It’s a stretch but I kind of think of it as a variation on waldorf salad – minus the mayo and nuts and raisins, etc.
So simple to make and looks delicious! Saving to my favorite recipes.
Awesome – let me know what you think after you try it!
Different … and I’d probably add some chopped walnuts. I’m putting this one on my list for summer!!
Yay, hope you love it! Walnuts would be a great addition.
Would have never put these things together! But yeah, it kind of reminds me of Thanksgiving flavors. I can totally picture it!
Give it a try – I think you will like it!
Looks wonderful. I pinned it to come back later and try out. It’s so pretty. Would be pretty with red and green apples mixed too I’ll bet. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, the varied color would be pretty!
My husband would love this – and it sounds so refreshing for the summer!
My husband had 3 servings for breakfast.
Well, just like everyone else, I would have never thought to put those two together. I love apples, and crunchy celery too… but together? I am really intrigued now. I will try this salad this weekend when I have some friends over and let you know what we thought!
Yes, I’d love to hear!
Great combo and a wonderful idea for a refreshing summer snack. Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to give this a try and take to a party.
It’s great for pot lucks!
I would have never thought to combine those two ingredients. Must try now. Thanks for sharing.
Let me know how you liked it!
This sounds so very delicious! I love how crisp and cool apples are. It would be great for summer BBQ’s.
Yes, it will be on our table plenty this summer – and especially in fall after apple picking!
Very interesting combination! I will be trying this this summer. Thanks for Sharing.
I may have to try this. I DO NOT like celery. Never have. But perhaps with the right seasoning……..? Thanks. 🙂
Totally fine to leave the celery out!
Hmmm. The mustard is what throws me off, but still something I’m interested in trying for the crunch factor. 🙂
That was what my husband said – but then proceeded to have 3 helpings!
Sweet, crunchy, tangy…what a great combination! Looks delicious!
Thanks!
This sounds like an interesting recipe. I would have never paired these items together. Every recipe is worth a try. I’ll have to let you know how we do on this one.
Yes, let me know if you try it!
Looks yummy! Just wish I could have celery without my Crohns acting up.
Crohns is so hard. You can definitely do this without the celery. Fennel would be tasty, as well, if you want to try that swap and it works for you.
Sounds delicious! I often juice these foods together. I look forward to trying them as a salad.
Yes, it was a smoothie recipe that inspired this!
Very similar to a recipe we used in one of our family restaurants, although ours has a touch of honey and toasted walnuts. super refreshing and great for a summer side!
Mmmm…I love toasted walnuts!
This sounds super fresh and yummy for summer! Thanks!
Give it a try!
I’m not a huge celery lover, but I think my mom would love this! I should try to make it next time they visit!
I would eat that. Looks like something I would enjoy in the summer.
I would have never thought of this combination but now I am going to have to try it!
Oooh, I like the mustard touch. Going to have to try this some day.