Celery salad with apple and carrot

Celery salad with apple and carrot - a refreshing and healthy appetizer

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Number of servings: 4

A wonderful salad, full of crunchy textures and refreshing flavors! This celery salad recipe with apple and carrot is simple but offers a perfect combination of tastes. It is ideal as an appetizer or side dish, making it an excellent choice for festive meals or a light lunch. Here’s how to prepare it step by step.

Ingredients:

- 1 piece of celery (about 300 grams)
- 1 medium-sized carrot
- 1 medium-sized apple (preferably a tart apple like Granny Smith)
- 2 eggs (only the yolks)
- About 300 ml of oil (sunflower oil is recommended)
- Salt to taste

Preparing the mayonnaise:

1. Start by preparing the mayonnaise. In a bowl, add the two egg yolks. It is important that the eggs are fresh, as you will only use the yolks.
2. Using a whisk or a hand mixer, beat the yolks until frothy.
3. Begin to add the oil gradually, drop by drop at first, while continuously mixing. As the mayonnaise starts to thicken, you can add the oil more quickly, but remember to keep mixing. If it becomes too thick, you can add a few drops of water to adjust the consistency.
4. Finally, season with salt to taste. The mayonnaise is an essential element in this recipe, providing a creamy and rich flavor to the salad.

Preparing the salad:

1. Peel the celery and wash it well under cold running water. Cut the celery into small cubes or grate it, depending on your preference. The crunchy texture of the celery will add a fresh note to the salad.
2. Peel the carrot and wash it well, then grate it finely or cut it into thin strips. The carrot adds a natural sweetness that will blend perfectly with the celery.
3. Wash the apple and remove the seeds. You can choose to cut it into cubes or grate it, depending on your preference. The apple brings a tart note and a very pleasant contrast of flavors.
4. In a large bowl, combine the celery, carrot, and apple. Add the previously made mayonnaise and carefully mix all the ingredients, ensuring that each piece is well coated with mayonnaise.
5. Check the taste and adjust with salt if necessary.

Serving:

You can serve the celery salad with apple and carrot immediately, but it is even tastier if you let it sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to blend perfectly.

Possible variations:

To add a personal touch, you can include some chopped nuts or seeds for an extra crunch. You can also experiment with different types of apples, such as red apples for a more pronounced sweetness or even a green-skinned apple for an interesting color contrast.

This celery salad with apple and carrot is not just a simple recipe, but also a wonderful way to bring health to your table. I invite you to try it and enjoy all its benefits!

 Ingredients: celery - 1 piece approx. 300 g, carrot - 1 piece medium size, apple - 1 piece medium size, eggs - 2 pieces (yolks), oil - approx. 300 ml, salt to taste