This apple celery salad is our new crunchy favorite. Give it a whirl as a side dish for summer BBQs, or keep it simple for a quick weekday lunch. Either way, so yum.

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A Little Backstory
Why This Celery Salad Works
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So, I know an apple celery salad might sound a little quirky. Throw in radishes and it edges toward "wait, what?" territory. But - this combo is fresh, crisp, and wildly addictive in the best way.

It's sweet, it's peppery, it's crunchy. All the feels. Alls the freshness in a bowl.

A Little Backstory

This beauty isn't actually my invention-it comes from Heike Furch, a total wellness pro and certified sports scientist. She's one of those people who knows how to keep a body moving and fueled with the good stuff. When she passed me this recipe, I knew it had serious credibility. And after a few taste tests (for research, obviously), I was hooked.

Why This Celery Salad Works

Here's the magic:

Radishes bring that peppery zing and gorgeous pink edges.
Celery delivers a cool, juicy crunch.
Apples sneak in a burst of sweetness that ties everything together.
A few aromatics: lemon juice, oil, salt & pepper, a little sweetener of choice

It's a short ingredient list, but every bite hits bright, fresh, and just a little surprising. Swap the radishes for walnuts and you've got a classic apple celery salad with walnuts. Delicious, yes. But the radishes? They're the secret twist that makes this version unforgettable.

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Crazy-Crunch Apple CELERY Salad (With Radish)

A crisp, fresh celery salad that's as simple as it is delicious. Sweet apple, peppery radish, and juicy celery come together in a light lemon dressing. Perfect as a quick lunch or a side dish for summer gatherings.

Course: Salad

Keyword: apple, fall, gluten-free, radish, spring, summer drink, vegan

Servings: as a side

Ingredients

Instructions

Wash the radishes, celery, and apple.
Trim the ends from the radishes and celery.
Thinly slice the radishes.
Core the apple and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the celery stalks.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, and sweetener (if using).
Toss everything together in a bowl. Serve fresh and enjoy!