A Pinch of Page

So far on the Paleo diet I’ve found that making meals is actually easy!  Not much prep, fewer dishes to clean, and it takes almost no time to put everything together.  Today I went for a light salad for lunch, with fruits, veggies, and the ever-important protein.  

Apple and Celery Salad

I used a Gala apple for this salad because it’s what I already had in the fridge, but you could go with your own favorite variety.  I would suggest steering clear of Granny Smith, however, since it might be too tart for this dish.  The recipe below is for one:

• 1 stalk celery, leaves included
• 1 apple, skin on
• Finely chopped nuts (I used a combination of raw almonds and walnuts)
• Juice of 1/2-1 fresh lemon

Wash and thinly slice the celery stalk and chop the leaves at the top of the stalk.  Add everything to your bowl.  Core your apple and cut it into bite-sized pieces.  Add the apple to your bowl.  Add the chopped nuts to the bowl, squeeze your lemon over everything and toss to combine.  

This salad was very refreshing!  I was concerned it might be too bitter, but I really enjoyed the combination of the celery with the sweet apples and buttery nuts.  If you have a craving for crunch or an urge to eat light and bright, this salad is a great option.  Enjoy…