Description
Thanksgiving Celery and Walnut Salad is a refreshing and vibrant addition to your holiday table. This delightful salad features crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries, all brought together with a tangy olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion, it provides a light contrast to heavier dishes while adding a beautiful pop of color to your spread. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad is fully customizable; you can easily swap in different nuts or add fruits like apples for extra sweetness. Whether served as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite proteins, this salad is sure to impress guests and elevate your holiday meal.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Wash and chop 4 cups of fresh celery into bite-sized pieces.
- Coarsely chop 1 cup of raw walnuts; optionally toast them in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Thinly slice 1/2 medium red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped celery, toasted walnuts, 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, and sliced red onion.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or let sit for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider mixing in diced apples or pears. Make ahead by preparing the salad but adding the dressing shortly before serving to maintain freshness.