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Celery, Apple and Pecan Salad with Lemon Hazelnut Dressing

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Sugar-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

This light, energizing salad — infused with the fresh flavors of celery, tart apples and toasted pecans — makes a great snack or side. For more substance, add a shaving of Asiago or Manchego cheese.

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Makes | 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 stalks of celery, leaves removed
  • 1 cup toasted pecan halves, chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced, chopped or diced Granny Smith apple

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tbs. lemon juice
  • 2 tbs. hazelnut, walnut or extra-virgin
  • olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. honey

Directions

  1. Cut 3-inch-long pieces of celery into thinly julienned strips or whatever shape you prefer.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, then toss with the salad.

Cary Neff is the vice president of corporate culinary services and Morrison Healthcare and the author of the New York Times bestseller Conscious Cuisine.

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