Banana, Apple and Celery Salad
4 servings
15 minutes
A salad of bananas, apples, and celery is an exquisite combination of fresh and crunchy textures, complemented by a delicate sweet-and-sour dressing. Legend has it that such fruit-vegetable combinations were popular in French cuisine due to the pursuit of flavor balance and health benefits. Apples add juiciness, bananas provide sweetness and softness, while celery adds a zesty crunch. The dressing made from sour cream and yogurt with lemon balm highlights the freshness of the ingredients, giving the salad a refined aroma. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or a refreshing side, especially in summer. The ideal combination of flavors makes it a popular choice for a light and healthy snack.
1
Peel the apples and cut them into cubes.
- Apple: 200 g
2
Cut the celery into thin rings.
- Celery: 200 g
3
Combine bananas, apples, and celery. Add salt, pepper, and dress the salad.
- Bananas: 200 g
- Apple: 200 g
- Celery: 200 g
4
For the dressing, mix yogurt and sour cream in a 1:1 ratio. Add chopped lemon balm.
- Yogurt: 50 g
- Sour cream: 50 g
- Melissa: 1 bunch