Celery Salad

 One of my favorite salads.  I either use broccoli or radish micro greens.   You can use fresh parsley or finely chopped broccoli.

CELERY SALAD 

(serves 6-8)

Salad Ingredients:

*4-6 stalks of celery, chopped small

*2-3 apples (I use fuji), chopped small

*1 small to medium cucumber, chopped small

*1 cup micro greens 

*1 cup dried cranberries 

*1 cup pecans, chopped

Dressing Ingredients:

*1 cup mayonnaise 

*1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil 

*juice from one lemon

*1 garlic clove, minced

*1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

*1 green onion, chopped

*1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

*1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese

Salad Directions:

~In a large bowl, mix 4-6 chopped celery stalks, 2-3 chopped apples, 1 chopped cucumber, 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup micro greens, and 1 cup chopped pecans until well mixed.

Dressing Directions:

~In a medium bowl,  stir 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil, juice squeezed from 1 lemon, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 green chopped onion, and 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard together until well incorporated.

~Stir in 1/2  cup finely grated Parmesan cheese.

~Pour over salad and mix until all veggies are evenly coated.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (I do this step for 3-4 hours).