Old Fashioned Apple Celery Walnut Salad

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5 from 3 votes

Old Fashioned Apple Celery Walnut Salad

This classic apple celery walnut salad recipe is made with crisp fruit, crunchy walnuts, and a simple creamy dressing. It's an easy, make-ahead side dish that's perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or family meals.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Chill Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
Juice of 1 lemon divided

Salad Ingredients

2 large apples or 3 small ones
1 cup red grapes halved
1 cup green grapes halved
2 stalks celery thinly sliced
½ cup chopped walnuts plus for more garnish if desired

Instructions

Dressing Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar and half of the lemon juice
¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar, Juice of 1 lemon

Salad Instructions

Chop the apples into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Toss with half of the lemon juice.
2 large apples
Add grapes, celery and chopped walnuts. Stir to combine.
1 cup red grapes, 1 cup green grapes, 2 stalks celery, ½ cup chopped walnuts
Add the dressing and gently stir.
Chill for 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use crisp apples like Gala, Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Granny Smith.
The salad tastes best after it's chilled for an hour.
This dish is best enjoyed the day it's made but it can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. Beyond that the fruits start breaking down and it can become watery.

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