Apple Salad with Grapes
Apple Salad with Grapes is a refreshing, light, and crunchy salad made with apples, grapes, pecans, and dried cranberries. Perfect for a picnic, light lunch, or side dish, this easy-to-make salad is bursting with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup seedless red grapes, cut in half
2 ribs celery, sliced thin
2 apples (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, or your preferred variety), diced
Optional Dressing:
Greek yogurt and honey (for creaminess)
Vinaigrette or honey-mustard dressing
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the pecans, slice the celery, and cut the grapes in half to make them bite-sized. Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. (If you prefer, you can toss the apples in a little lemon juice to prevent browning.)
Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, halved grapes, and sliced celery.
Add Apples: Toss in the diced apples. You can use any type of apple you like, such as Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith, depending on your flavor preference.
Optional Dressing: If you’d like a creamy twist, toss the salad with a light dressing like a mixture of Greek yogurt and honey, or a vinaigrette for a tangy finish.
Serve: Once everything is mixed together, serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes for a colder, more refreshing dish.
Notes
Cheese Add-In: For a richer flavor, add crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese.
Protein Option: Make the salad more filling by adding grilled chicken, turkey, or shrimp.
Nut Substitutes: If you don’t have pecans, feel free to use walnuts or almonds for a different flavor profile.
Dried Fruit Swap: Use raisins or dried cherries instead of cranberries for a different taste.
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