Crunchy Celery Apple Salad, a light simple celery salad with crisp green apples, radishes, red onion, fresh parsley and mint, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
Prep ahead: Because of the crunchy nature of celery, apples, and radishes, this salad is a great make-ahead option for outdoor parties and picnics. Slice these ingredients and make the dressing up to two days ahead of time, but don’t add dressing to the salad until just before serving.
Leftovers & Storage: This salad will last up to two days in the refrigerator with the dressing already added, but up to 4-5 days if dressing is kept on the side and added only before eating.
Nutrition: This salad is a a great side dish meant to be paired with your choice of protein and / or whole grains. It is low in saturated fat, high in fiber, and packs an antioxidant punch from the array of fresh vegetables, fruits, and healthy fats.