Description
This refreshing Apple Salad combines the crispness of fresh apples with the crunch of celery and nuts, making it a perfect side dish or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup of chopped celery
- 1/2 cup of grapes
- halved
- 1/4 cup of walnuts or pecans
- toasted
- 1/4 cup of yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Core and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, celery, and halved grapes.
- Toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then add to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt (or mayonnaise), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, feel free to add a teaspoon of honey to the dressing. Adjust the nuts according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for toasting nuts)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
Keywords: Apple Salad, fruit salad, healthy salad, easy recipe