Description
Apple Salad is a delightful blend of crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and tangy dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy dressing. This vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly refreshing and easy to prepare in under ten minutes! Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or holiday gatherings, this versatile salad offers a burst of flavor with every bite. The combination of textures and tastes makes it an ideal side dish that complements various meals or can stand alone as a light lunch. Serve it chilled for the best flavor experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup seedless red grapes (halved)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 ribs celery (thinly sliced)
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples (cubed)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Toss cubed apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the lemon-coated apples, celery, grapes, pecans, and cranberries to the bowl. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg