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Vegetarian Apple and Walnut Salad – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Vegetarian Apple and Walnut Salad

A quick, creamy, and crisp vegetarian apple and walnut salad that's perfect for a light lunch or a post-workout snack. This healthy recipe is a lighter twist on a classic Waldorf salad and costs less than a morning coffee to make.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Celery stalk, approx. 1.6 oz / 45g
  • 1 cup Apple chopped, approx. 4.4 oz / 125g (about 1 small apple)
  • 1/3 cup Walnuts pieces, approx. 1.2 oz / 35g
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) Dressing vanilla Greek yogurt, approx. 1.1 oz / 32g
  • Chef's for Success
  • Toast the Walnuts: To instantly elevate the flavor, toast walnut pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool completely before adding to the salad.
  • Prevent Browning: If prepping more than 15 minutes in advance, toss your chopped apples in a teaspoon of lemon juice before mixing to keep them bright and white.
  • Choose Crisp Apples: For the best texture, use a firm apple like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji. Avoid softer varieties like Red Delicious, which can turn mushy.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Celery: Wash the celery stalk thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Slice the stalk on the diagonal into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  3. Combine the Base: In a small mixing bowl, combine the sliced celery with the 1 cup (240 ml) of chopped apple and the 1/3 cup (720 ml) of walnut pieces.
  4. Add the Dressing: Spoon the 2 tbsp (30 ml) of vanilla Greek yogurt over the fruit and nut mixture.
  5. Toss gently until the are evenly coated.
  6. Serve or Store: Plate the salad and serve immediately to enjoy the texture at its crispest, or cover and chill for 20 minutes before serving.
  7. Chill Your : For the most refreshing bite, ensure your yogurt and apples are cold right out of the fridge before mixing.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 13g

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