Description
Apple salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully marries the crunch of fresh apples with sweet and savory notes, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. This versatile salad can easily adapt to your tastes, allowing you to incorporate various nuts, fruits, or proteins. Whether served as a side at a family gathering or as a light main course, apple salad delights with its explosion of flavors and textures. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrients, this dish will impress your guests while being a healthy addition to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples, cubed
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Toss the cubed apples in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the prepared apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries to the bowl. Stir gently until all ingredients are coated with dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 143mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg