Description
A refreshing and vibrant Apple Salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy honey-lemon Greek yogurt dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light main course or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad 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
Dressing Ingredients
- 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
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, halved red seedless grapes, thinly sliced celery, toasted and chopped pecans, and dried cranberries. Stir gently to mix.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together, ensuring the fruits and nuts are evenly coated without bruising the apples.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for 15 to 20 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the apple salad chilled, perfect as a refreshing side dish or a light main course for any occasion.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with plain dairy-free yogurt and honey with maple syrup.
- To enhance the pecan flavor, toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- For best texture, prepare the salad shortly before serving to avoid the apples browning excessively.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to the apple slices during preparation to help prevent browning.
