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