Description
This refreshing Apple Salad combines crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and tangy dried cranberries with a creamy honey-lemon Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish, it offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, chopped celery, finely diced red onion, toasted and chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries together until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish: Add fresh parsley on top if desired to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld before serving. This step ensures the salad tastes fresh and well balanced.
Notes
- To prevent apples from browning, you can toss them briefly in lemon juice before mixing with other ingredients.
- For added sweetness or crunch, feel free to mix in raisins or sliced almonds.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated; however, best served within 24 hours for freshness.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative and honey with maple syrup.
