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Celery Apple Salad Pressure Cooker Recipe

This crunchy and sweet celery apple salad combines toasted walnuts, crisp celery, juicy Honeycrisp apples, and sweet Medjool dates tossed in a tangy maple and apple cider vinegar dressing, finished with sharp Parmesan cheese. Quick and fresh, it's perfect for any picnic or a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad and Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup Walnut halves or pieces fresh enough to toast just right, no bitterness
  • 6 ribs Celery ribs thinly sliced diagonally, include leaves if desired
  • 2 medium Honeycrisp apples crisp and sweet
  • 6 Medjool dates pitted and thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese thinly sliced, about 4 ounces
  • ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar for dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for dressing
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt plus ¼ teaspoon pepper for dressing
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper for dressing

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Start by toasting the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until nutty and toasted. Remove to a bowl and let cool.
  • Pull out a big bowl and toss in the celery slices and leaves if used.
  • Core the Honeycrisp apples and slice them thinly into matchstick shapes. Soak in water with lemon or true lime to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
  • Add sliced Medjool dates and toasted walnuts to the bowl.
  • Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a jar or small bowl to make the dressing.
  • Drain the apples and gently pat dry. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
  • Add Parmesan cheese slices last and toss lightly to mix without breaking the cheese.
  • Serve immediately for a lively crunch or chill up to an hour for the flavors to meld.

Notes

To keep apples from browning, soak in water with a packet of true lime or lemon juice. Dates can be chilled before slicing for easier cutting. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. Keep dressing separate to avoid soggy salad.