Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, Pecans
This refreshing Apple Salad combines the sweet crunch of Honeycrisp apples, crisp celery, juicy grapes, and crunchy pecans. It’s perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a healthy snack.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 chef's knife
- 1 set measuring cups
- 1 set measuring spoons
- 1 spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- 2 cups Honeycrisp apples, diced About 2 medium apples.
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup grapes, halved Red or green grapes.
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped Can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
- ¼ cup plain yogurt Can use Greek yogurt.
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste salt Optional.
- to taste pepper Optional.
Instructions
- Begin by washing the Honeycrisp apples and grapes. Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces, chop the celery, and halve the grapes. Roughly chop the pecans.
- In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the diced apples, chopped celery, halved grapes, and chopped pecans.
- Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad ingredients. Use a spoon to gently mix everything, ensuring that the dressing coats the fruits and nuts evenly.
- Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if desired. Serve it immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving for a cooler salad.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crunchiness of the apples and celery.
You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
For a vegan option, use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
Feel free to add more fruits like cranberries or raisins for extra sweetness.