Wholesome Apple Salad (Printable Version)
A vibrant blend of apples, walnuts, grapes, and a creamy honey dressing for a fresh boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
03 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
→ Nuts & Seeds
05 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Dressing
06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened
07 - 2 tbsp honey
08 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Place diced apples, halved grapes, dried cranberries, sliced celery, and chopped walnuts in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl until completely smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly without crushing delicate components.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with fresh parsley or mint if desired, and serve immediately or refrigerate 10-15 minutes for enhanced chilled presentation.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey yogurt dressing hits that perfect sweet tangy spot that makes people keep going back for just one more bite
- Everything can be prepped ahead except the final toss which means less stress when guests arrive
- One salad somehow manages to be crunchy sweet creamy and refreshing all at once
02 -
- Tossing the apples in a little lemon juice before adding them to the bowl keeps them from browning if you need to prep ahead
- The salad gets even better after sitting for 10 minutes as the flavors meld together
- Do not add the walnuts until right before serving if you are meal prepping to keep them crunchy
03 -
- Room temperature fruit makes the salad taste more vibrant than cold straight from the fridge fruit
- A microplane makes quick work of fresh lemon zest if you want to amp up the citrus flavor