Description
This refreshing Apple Salad combines crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing with a hint of honey and lemon. Perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with textures and flavors that celebrate the best of fall produce.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 medium apples, chopped (any crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the chopped apples, thinly sliced celery, toasted and chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing, ensuring a balanced flavor in every bite.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for 15 to 20 minutes. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the salad to cool before serving.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy lunch option.
Notes
- To prevent the apples from browning, toss them with a little extra lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based yogurt and mayonnaise.
- You can add chopped grapes for additional sweetness and texture.
- Swap walnuts with pecans if preferred for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
