Description
A fresh, crunchy classic salad made with crisp apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts tossed in a creamy dressing. Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Butter lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, halved grapes, sliced celery, and chopped walnuts.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Serve on its own or spooned over butter lettuce leaves for a classic presentation.
Notes
- Use pecans instead of walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Add diced cooked chicken for a hearty twist.
- Stir in dried cranberries for extra sweetness.
- Use half sour cream and half mayo for a tangier dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg