Celery-and-Apple Salad with Pecans
Celery's inner stalks and leaves are good raw in salads and appetizers; if you like, peel the stringy outer stalks to make them more tender.
Everyday Food, March 2006
http://www.marthastewart.com/338350/celery-and-apple-salad-with-pecans
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 15 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound celery, (8 to 10 large stalks), peeled if desired, and thinly sliced on the diagonal (about 5 cups)
- 1 apple, halved, cored, and thinly sliced, slices halved crosswise
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Set toasted pecans aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar, and sugar until smooth.
- Add celery and apple; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Crumble toasted pecans on top, and serve immediately.
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