Including celery, apples, cucumbers, dates, and microgreens, tossed in a creamy parmesan dressing, this Apple Date Celery Salad is not your typical summer salad. It may sound like an unusual combination of ingredients, but trust me – it works! The end result is sweet, savory, and crunchy. Perfect for summer!

Move over Waldorf salad, there’s a new apple celery salad in town! This apple date celery salad includes not only those three ingredients but also parsley, microgreens, cucumbers, and pecans. The dressing is creamy but light and loaded with freshly grated parmesan. Celery being one of my least favorite ingredients, I didn’t know what to expect the first time making this, but wowza! Sweet, savory, salty, creamy, crunchy…this salad is DELISH.

Helpful Tips

• Use a sweet apple. For the best flavor profile in this salad, I recommend using a sweet apple variety. I love honeycrisp apples for their sweet flavor and the fact that they hold up well in salads.
• Equal pieces. All of the diced and chopped ingredients – the celery, apples, cucumbers, etc – should be roughly the same size. That way, there can be a little bit of everything in each bite!
• Use freshly grated parmesan. With over a cup of parmesan cheese in this salad, it’s important to A) grate it yourself and B) use a quality cheese. Definitely avoid the green containers and I would personally avoid any pre-grated parmesan. The flavor just isn’t the same.

How To Make Apple Date Celery Salad Step By Step

• Make the salad. To a large bowl, add 5 stalks chopped celery, 1 large diced honey crisp apple, 1 diced English cucumber, a bunch of finely chopped parsley, a handful of micro greens, 8 diced Medjool dates, and 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans. Toss well to combine, and unstick any chopped dates that are clinging to one another.

• Make the dressing. In another mixing bowl (or large measuring cup with a spout) add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup avocado oil, juice from 2 large lemons, 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup, 1 & 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan, 2 finely minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup freshly chopped dill, and 1 teaspoon each coarse salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.

• Assemble and serve. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

What To Serve With Apple Date Celery Salad

With all the greens and fresh flavors, this salad just begs to be enjoyed in the summer! I love to pair it with grilled meats, like chicken breast or steak. It would also be a great option for a picnic if you’re craving something a little different.

Proper Storage

Apple date celery salad is best enjoyed right away, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days. Give it a good stir before enjoying!

More Side Salad Recipes

• Pineapple Cucumber Salad
• Mexican Street Corn Salad
• Creamy Cucumber Salad
• Broccoli Apple Salad

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