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Apple Salad

Zesty Apple Salad with Crunchy Nuts and Creamy Dressing

This Apple Salad combines the sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with crunchy nuts and creamy dressing for a refreshing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Honeycrisp Apples or Granny Smith for tartness
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 cup Celery sliced; can substitute with cucumber
  • 1 cup Seedless Red Grapes halved; dried cranberries can be used
  • ½ cup Pecans or almonds/walnuts
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries or raisins/dried cherries
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash 2–3 Honeycrisp apples thoroughly, chop into bite-sized cubes, and toss in lemon juice.
  2. Combine ½ cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, whisk until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine prepared apples, 1 cup celery, 1 cup grapes, ½ cup pecans, and ½ cup cranberries.
  4. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until well coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve in bowls or on a platter, enjoying the colorful presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize with grilled chicken or other nuts as desired. Serve fresh for best taste.

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