Celery and Apple Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing

Portion Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
Dressing:
½ cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel
Salad:
2 large Granny Smith apples(2 cups)Wash and cut into 8 wedges, then cut crosswise into bite-size pieces 
2 large Gala apples(2 cups)Wash and cut into 8 wedges, then cut crosswise into bite-size pieces 
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 cups stalks celery Wash and remove leaves from celery; Cut celery stalks diagonally into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices to measure 4 cups.
1/2 cup chopped walnutsToasted 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended.
2Refrigerate until serving time.
3Place apples in large bowl.
4Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss until coated.
5Remove leaves from celery.
6Cut celery stalks diagonally into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices to measure 2 cups. Add to bowl with apples.
7Refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, toss apples and celery. Add dressing; toss until coated.
8Sprinkle with walnuts.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates