Description
A refreshing and healthy Apple Salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and tangy dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with a hint of honey and lemon. Perfect as a light snack or a side dish.
Ingredients
Fruit and Vegetables
- 3 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Other Ingredients
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the sliced apples, chopped celery, diced red onion, toasted chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries until well combined.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the yogurt dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly without bruising the apples.
- Garnish: Add fresh parsley on top if desired to enhance the visual appeal and add a fresh herbaceous note.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully for a more vibrant taste.
Notes
- To prevent apple slices from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before combining with other ingredients.
- For added richness, substitute some or all of the Greek yogurt with mayonnaise.
- Walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds for variation.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based yogurt and substitute honey with maple syrup.
