Salad: United States – Buttermilk-Dill Celery Apple Crunch Salad
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
20 min
Cook
0 min
Additional
10 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
3 cups (720 ml) chopped crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce 2 cups (480 ml) thinly sliced celery (include some tender leaves) 1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks 1 cup (240 ml) thinly sliced English cucumber 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) thinly sliced radishes 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) crumbled blue cheese 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced chives 1 / 3 cup (80 ml) cold buttermilk 1 / 4 cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice 1 tsp (5 ml) white wine vinegar 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) Dijon mustard 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) honey 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1 / 4 tsp (1.25 ml) celery seed (optional) 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 / 4 tsp (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper
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3 cups chopped crisp romaine or iceberg lettuce 2 cups thinly sliced celery (include some tender leaves) 1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber 1 / 2 cup thinly sliced radishes 1 / 2 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp minced chives 1 / 3 cup cold buttermilk 1 / 4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 / 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 / 2 tsp honey 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1 / 4 tsp celery seed (optional) 1 / 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 / 4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, Dijon, honey, garlic, celery seed (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth. Chill 10 minutes. Combine lettuce, celery, apple, cucumber, radishes, dill, and chives in a large bowl. Drizzle about 3/4 of the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with crumbled blue cheese and a few grinds of black pepper; add more dressing if desired. Serve cold alongside hot Buffalo wings to balance heat with crisp, cool creaminess.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 159 kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.2 g
Protein: 6.9 g
Fat: 8.7 g
Saturated fat: 4.1 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Sodium: 540 mg
Potassium: 460 mg
Calcium: 174 mg
Iron: 0.78 mg
Vitamin A: 208 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 11 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:24+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Sodium is a known subtotal. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.