🍎 Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, Pecans & Dried Cranberries
A crisp, refreshing salad packed with sweet fruit, crunchy nuts, and a creamy, lightly tangy dressing. The sweetness of Honeycrisp apples pairs beautifully with juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted pecans. It’s perfect for brunch, holidays, potlucks, or a light side dish.
🥗 Ingredients
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2 large Honeycrisp apples, diced
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1 cup red grapes, halved
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1 cup celery, thinly sliced
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½ cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
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⅓ cup dried cranberries
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½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a richer flavor)
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare the fruit:
Dice the apples and slice the celery. Halve the grapes. -
Toast the pecans:
Place pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool. -
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. -
Combine the salad:
In a large bowl, add apples, grapes, celery, pecans, and dried cranberries. -
Mix:
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is coated. -
Chill (optional):
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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Serve as a holiday side dish
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Spoon over leafy greens for a fuller salad
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Add shredded rotisserie chicken for a protein-packed lunch
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Serve with roasted turkey or grilled chicken
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use a different apple variety?
Yes! Fuji apples, Gala apples, or Granny Smith apples work well.
Q: How do I keep the apples from browning?
Toss them with a little extra lemon juice before mixing them into the salad.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Replace Greek yogurt with mayonnaise or a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
Q: How long does it last in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight container, it stays fresh for 2–3 days.
✅ Tip: For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
