Description
A refreshing and nutritious apple salad made with crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, sweet raisins, and crunchy celery, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing flavored with honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. This no-cook salad is perfect as a light snack or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Nuts
- 2 large apples
- 1 cup grapes
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup raisins
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup celery
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Begin by collecting all the required ingredients for the apple salad to ensure a smooth preparation process.
- Wash Apples: Thoroughly wash the apples under cool running water to remove any dirt or wax coating.
- Prepare Apples: Core the apples and cut them into small, bite-sized cubes. Place the apple pieces into a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare Grapes: Rinse the grapes under water, dry them with a clean towel, then slice them in half and add to the bowl with the apples.
- Chop Walnuts: Chop the walnuts into small pieces using a knife or lightly crush them with a pestle and add to the bowl with the fruit.
- Add Raisins: Add the raisins to the bowl, ensuring even distribution with the other ingredients.
- Prepare Celery: Wash celery stalks, cut off the ends, slice into thin pieces, and add to the bowl.
- Prepare Yogurt Dressing: In a separate small bowl, scoop the Greek yogurt.
- Mix Honey and Yogurt: Add honey to the Greek yogurt and stir until smooth and combined.
- Add Lemon and Cinnamon: Squeeze lemon juice into the yogurt mixture, removing any seeds, then stir in the cinnamon to blend flavors evenly.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the yogurt dressing over the fruit and nut mixture in the large bowl.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients using a spoon or spatula, making sure the dressing coats all components evenly.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or increase acidity with extra lemon juice as desired.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the apple salad chilled for a refreshing and healthy treat.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled to enhance its refreshing flavors.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- For a vegan option, replace Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and honey with maple syrup.
- Adjust the cinnamon quantity to taste; it’s optional but adds a nice warmth to the dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
