Description
Crisp apple salad blends sweet honeycrisp apples with tangy celery and juicy grapes. Pecans and dried cranberries add delightful crunch, creating a refreshing medley you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Produce:
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 cup celery
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup pecans
Dressing and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Craft a zesty dressing by whisking Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until silky smooth, fine-tuning the seasoning to personal preference.
- Dice Honeycrisp apples into uniform cubes, chop celery into crisp segments, and halve grapes for optimal texture.
- Transfer prepared fruits and vegetables into a spacious mixing vessel, incorporating whole pecans and vibrant dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the tangy yogurt dressing across the ingredients, using a gentle folding technique to ensure every morsel receives an even coating.
- Refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes at 40°F, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop a refreshing chill.
- Serve immediately, presenting a crisp, colorful medley that balances sweet, tart, and nutty notes in each refreshing bite.
Notes
- Quickly chop ingredients uniformly to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for vegan version.
- Toast pecans briefly to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the salad.
- Use crisp, fresh apples at room temperature to maximize their natural sweetness and prevent browning by tossing with lemon juice immediately after cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 205 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg