Description
Enjoy a refreshing Cranberry Apple Salad that combines crisp apples and tart cranberries in a deliciously vibrant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crisp apples (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) (cored and chopped)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (light base)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for flavor)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces, then toss with fresh lemon juice to keep them vibrant and crisp without any browning.
- Warm chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring for about 3–5 minutes until golden brown and nutty aroma emerges.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth and silky, then season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a spacious bowl, gently combine prepared apples, dried cranberries, celery, and toasted walnuts for an even distribution of vibrant flavors and textures.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the fruit-nut mixture, then fold gently until every piece is evenly coated in tangy, creamy goodness.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to meld flavors, then serve chilled for the ultimate refreshing crunch.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg