Fresh orange, celery, apple, date and pistachio salad with citrus dressing - a bright, seasonal fruit and veg recipe from Wonky Box.

Orange, Celery, Apple, Date & Pistachio Salad

Fresh orange, celery, apple, date and pistachio salad with citrus dressing - a bright, seasonal fruit and veg recipe from Wonky Box.
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SERVES:
2
Prep Time:
5 MINUTES
Cook Time:
0 MINUTES

Think crisp apple matchsticks, juicy orange segments, and sweet little date nuggets all having a party in one bowl. This Orange, Celery, Apple, Date & Pistachio Salad is proof that celery isn’t just for dips - it’s crunchy, peppery, and right at home with roasted pistachios and a zingy citrus dressing. The kind of low-effort, high-reward dish you’ll want on repeat, whether you’ve just pulled celery and oranges from your Wonky Box or need a fresh side for midweek dinners.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 pitted dates, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp celery leaves
  • 1 ½ navel oranges or 2 mandarins (use half for the dressing)
  • 1 apple (red or green), cut into matchsticks
  • ¼ cup pistachios, chopped
  • Salt & pepper
DRESSING:
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Juice of ½ orange
  • Salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Prepare the fruit and vegetables: chop the dates, slice the celery, cut the apple into matchsticks, and segment the orange.
  2. Make the dressing: in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the chopped dates to naturally sweeten the dressing.
  4. Add the celery, apple, orange segments, pistachios, and celery leaves. Season again with salt and pepper, toss well, and serve.
 Orange, Celery, Apple, Date & Pistachio Salad in a bowl
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Orange, Celery, Apple, Date & Pistachio Salad

Crunchy celery, sweet dates, juicy orange & pistachios - this quick salad is a seasonal, two-person wonder from your Wonky Box.
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