🍎 Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, Pecans & Dried Cranberries (Mediterranean Style)

Fresh • Crunchy • Sweet–Savory • Perfect side or light lunch

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📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Salad

• 2 large Honeycrisp apples, chopped or thinly sliced

• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

• 1 cup red or green grapes, halved

• 1/3 cup pecans, toasted & roughly chopped

• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or golden raisins)

• 1/4 cup feta crumbles (Mediterranean twist – optional but delicious)

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or mint

Mediterranean Creamy Dressing

• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

• Pinch of salt & pepper

• Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard for a tangy note

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🍽️ Instructions

1. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together:

• Greek yogurt

• Olive oil

• Honey

• Lemon juice & zest

• Salt

• Pepper

• Dijon mustard (if using)

Set aside.

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2. Prepare the Salad

In a large bowl combine:

• Honeycrisp apples

• Celery

• Grapes

• Pecans

• Dried cranberries

• Feta (optional)

• Fresh parsley or mint

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3. Dress the Salad

Pour dressing over the mixture.
Gently toss until everything is coated.

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4. Serve

Enjoy immediately for the best crisp texture OR chill for 20 minutes for deeper flavor.

Before serving, garnish with:

• Extra pecans

• A drizzle of honey

• Extra herbs

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🌿 Serving Ideas (Mediterranean Style)

Serve with:

• Grilled chicken or salmon

• Lemon herb couscous

• Greek pita + hummus

• A mezze platter