Description
Apple salad is a refreshing dish with crisp apples and complementary ingredients. It is customizable for different tastes and occasions. Enjoy it as a side or a nutrient-rich meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples, cubed
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Toss the cubed apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add the apples, celery, grapes, pecans, and cranberries to the bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Type of Apples: Choose Honeycrisp for sweetness or Granny Smith for tartness. A mix of both is ideal.
- Preventing Browning: Toss apple slices with lemon juice. This action slows down oxidation.
- Texture Balance: Include crunchy elements like celery and nuts. Add soft ingredients like grapes.
- Dressing: Lightly dress the salad to prevent sogginess. Store dressing separately if making in advance.
- Variations: Add pears, cranberries, or cooked chicken for a twist.
- Storage: Store ingredients separately and combine before serving. This maintains freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg