Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this refreshing apple salad. Crisp apples combine with crunchy walnuts and zesty lemon juice, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, this vibrant salad is not just a side dish but a delightful centerpiece that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it’s an ideal choice for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh apples, diced (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup celery, chopped (about 2 stalks)
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skins on for added nutrients.
- Chop the celery into thin pieces for extra crunch.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, combine diced apples, chopped celery, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- In another bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until fully coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg