Description
This Apple Salad is a crisp and creamy mix of apples, grapes, cranberries, celery, and pecans, tossed in a lightly sweet dressing. It’s the perfect side for any season—refreshing, colorful, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
4 large Honeycrisp apples, cubed
Juice of 1 lemon
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1½ tablespoons brown sugar
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Prep the Apples
Toss the cubed apples with the freshly squeezed lemon juice to prevent browning and add a zesty kick.Mix the Dressing
In a mixing bowl, blend the mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.Combine the Ingredients
Add the lemon‑coated apples, sliced celery, grape halves, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries into the bowl with the dressing.Stir to Coat
Gently toss everything until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy, sweet dressing.Chill Before Serving
Refrigerate the salad, covered, for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to come together and chill thoroughly.
Notes
Use any crisp apple variety you love.
Green or mixed grapes work just as well.
Toast pecans for added crunch.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 1g