Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad combining crisp apples, sweet grapes, and buttery pecans, perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples (Crisp apples help maintain texture.)
- 1 cup Seedless red grapes (Easier to eat.)
- 2 ribs Celery (Adds crunch.)
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries (For sweetness.)
- 1/2 cup Pecans (Optional, can be toasted.)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise (Base for the dressing.)
- 1 each Lemon (Juiced for dressing.)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar (Adds sweetness.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the celery.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, sliced celery, seedless grapes, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
- Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Add the pecans and mix again.
- Chill the salad before serving.
Notes
For maximum crunch, toss the apples and pecans with the dressing just before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Avoid freezing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American