Green apple [preferable Granny Smith apples] – 2 large
Celery with leaves – 1 large bunch
Walnuts – ¾ th cup
Fresh lemon juice – ¼ th cup
Dijon mustard – ¼ th cup
Honey – 5 tsp
Extra-virgin olive oil – ⅔ rd cup
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash the apples, cut each into four pieces and remove the seeds and core. Cut each quarter into 2 wedges, and then thinly slice crosswise into triangle shapes.
Toast and chop the walnuts. Set aside.
To make the salad dressing, whisk lemon juice, Dijon mustard and honey in a small bowl to blend well. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the dressing with salt and pepper.
Trim the celery leaves and chop enough to measure 1 cup. Slice the stalks into thin diagonal pieces. Place them in a bowl of cold water.
To assemble the salad, drain and pat dry the celery and combine it with apples and walnuts in a large bowl. Pour the vinaigrette on top and toss all the ingredients to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe by Flavor Quotient at https://www.flavorquotient.com/2013/06/green-apple-and-celery-salad/