Description
This delightful Apple Salad is a refreshing and crunchy mix of fresh apples, grapes, celery, nuts, and dried cranberries tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 3 medium apples, cored and chopped (a mix of sweet and tart, such as Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch of salt
Garnish:
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use only Greek yogurt instead of a mix with mayonnaise.
- You can substitute pecans for walnuts or leave out the nuts for a nut-free option.
- This salad pairs well with roasted chicken or makes a refreshing side dish for brunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
