Apple and celery salad with toasted seeds

Delight your taste buds with a refreshing combination of crisp apples and crunchy celery tossed with perfectly toasted seeds. A flavorful and nutritious salad bursting with vibrant colors and textures. Perfect for a light meal or a side dish.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup raw pepitas
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 1/4 cups cubed apple (sweet, or a mix of tart and sweet)
• 2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup halved red grapes
• 1 1/4 cups chopped arugula leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons walnut oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• salt

Instructions:

1. Heat pepitas in a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Stir the pan regularly while cooking to evenly roast the seeds and prevent them from getting charred. Continue heating until seeds develop golden-brown spots which will enhance their flavor and crispiness. Transfer seeds from pan and let them cool down slightly.
2. Roast mustard seeds and fennel seeds in the identical pan, cooking until they release aromas and the fennel seeds acquire a golden color in under a minute. Remove from stove.
3. Mix the three types of seeds, apple, celery, grapes, arugula, cilantro, walnut oil, and vinegar in a mixing bowl. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Season with salt according to your preference and mix once more.

Summary:

• Calories: 597 kcal
• Fat: 44 g
• Protein: 13 g
• Carbs: 47 g
• Potassium: 964 mg
• Magnesium: 235 mg