Description
A refreshing and vibrant Apple Salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, and tart dried cranberries, tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this quick and healthy recipe is packed with flavor and easy to customize.
Ingredients
4 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or plain dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, grapes, celery, pecans, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
For a vegan option, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup.
Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and crunch.
Lemon juice helps to prevent the apples from browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
