Apple Salad Recipe
This refreshing and crunchy Apple Salad is a delightful mix of sweet apples, tangy dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, diced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Toss Apples: In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add Ingredients: Add the celery, nuts, and dried cranberries.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayo), honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes. Optionally, serve over fresh lettuce leaves.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in crumbled blue cheese or sharp cheddar.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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