Description
This vibrant Apple Salad combines the crispness of Honeycrisp apples, the crunch of celery, sweet grapes, toasted pecans, and tangy dried cranberries, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or light lunch, it’s a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and diced
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, sliced celery, grapes, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt and honey with maple syrup. The salad can be made a few hours in advance; however, add the dressing just before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the salad
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg