Description
A refreshing and nutritious grain and celery salad with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked grains (quinoa, farro, or brown rice)
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by cooking your choice of grains. Follow the package instructions and let them cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked grains, chopped celery, diced red onion, parsley, diced apples, and chopped nuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently.
- Serve it immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days, tossing again before serving.
Notes
Customize with additional fruits, nuts, or proteins to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, gluten-free, vegan, grain salad