delectable Apple Salad combines crunchy Honeycrisp Apples with celery, grapes, pecans

Delectable Apple Salad

Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• Easy

Ingredients:

• 4 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional garnish: fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Wash and core the Honeycrisp apples, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
   • Chop the celery stalks and halve the red grapes.
   • Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool and then chop.
2. Make the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
   • Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, celery, grapes, and pecans.
   • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4. Serve:
   • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
   • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 6 servings):

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 11g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 16g
• Sodium: 120mg

Enjoy this fresh and crunchy Delectable Apple Salad, perfect as a side dish or a light meal!