Apple Salad
This apple salad is a fresh, crunchy, and creamy mix of sweet apples, grapes, toasted nuts, and a honey-lemon dressing. It's perfect for light lunches, potlucks, or holiday sides.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 medium apples Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix, diced
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- ½ cup chopped celery optional, for crunch
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts toasted
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
- ¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened or toasted
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash, core, and dice apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss immediately with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add halved grapes, chopped celery (optional), toasted nuts, and dried cranberries to the apples. Gently fold to combine.
- Whisk mayonnaise, honey, remaining lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour dressing over fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir lightly before serving and garnish with nuts or cinnamon if desired.