I have been thinking about making a simple green salad, but I want something not made up of leafy greens. The next simple green salad I can think of is with green apples and Celery, so this is what I made. I find this salad is more than just an ordinary celery salad. This has a variety of texture and refreshing flavour. To make it a meal on its own, you can add canned white beans or chickpeas for a vegetarian meal, or chicken for non-vegetarian. Add a bit more mayonnaise in this case.
In traditional Oriental medicine celery was used to treat hypertension. This is because phthalide compounds in celery can act as a sedative as well as lower blood pressure.
Ingredients for broccoli, apple and celery salad
1 green apple
5 celery stems with leaves
1 medium Broccoli head
1/3 cup raisins
¼ cup slivered almonds
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Method
- Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam them for 3 minutes so they retain crunch.
- Thinly slice the apple and dip into cold water with vinegar or salt to prevent browning. Sit for 5-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat dry.
- Chop celery leaves. Cut the stalks into small pieces.
- Pan fry the slivered almonds for a few minutes until fragrant.
- On a serving dish, spread the broccoli florets at the base.
- Place apple slices on top of broccoli, continue with celery stalks and leaves, end with raisins and slivered almonds.
- Place mayonnaise on top in dollops. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Keep in the fridge before serving. Serve chilled is best.
Written by Lismi Wong
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