Description
This Apple Salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish perfect for a light snack or a side. Featuring Honeycrisp apples combined with celery, grapes, pecans, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a sweet and creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, brown sugar, and fresh lemon juice. It offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors with a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples, cubed
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 lemon, juiced
Vegetables
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
Other
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Core and cube the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples immediately to prevent browning and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cubed apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries. Pour the dressing over the fruit and vegetables.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill before serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill before serving.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp apples for their sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture, but Granny Smith or Fuji apples are good alternatives.
- To prevent apples from browning quickly, toss them with lemon juice soon after cutting.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of salt if you desire to balance the sweet flavors.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or light dessert.
