🍎 Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, Pecans & Dried Cranberries
📝 Description
This Apple Salad is a bright Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring juicy Honeycrisp apples, crisp celery, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and tangy dried cranberries. Tossed in a light honey-yogurt dressing, it highlights natural sweetness, heart-healthy nuts, and fresh fruit—making it perfect as a side dish, light lunch, or holiday salad.
🌿 Ingredients
Salad
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3 Honeycrisp apples, cored and diced
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1 cup seedless grapes, halved
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¾ cup celery, thinly sliced
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⅓ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup pecans, roughly chopped (toasted if desired)
Honey-Yogurt Dressing
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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1½ tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare fruit & nuts:
Add apples, grapes, celery, cranberries, and pecans to a large bowl. -
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth. -
Toss:
Pour dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated. -
Chill or serve immediately.
For best flavor, refrigerate 15–30 minutes before serving.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve as a side with grilled chicken or fish
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Add to holiday tables or potlucks
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Enjoy as a light lunch with whole-grain bread
❓ Q & A
Q: How do I keep the apples from browning?
A: Toss them with lemon juice right after cutting—this keeps them bright and fresh.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: Yes! Swap Greek yogurt for coconut or almond yogurt.
Q: Can I change the nuts?
A: Absolutely—walnuts or almonds work beautifully.
Q: How long does this salad keep?
A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Q: Is this Mediterranean-diet friendly?
A: Yes—fruit, nuts, olive oil, and yogurt fit perfectly within Mediterranean principles when enjoyed in balance.
