Description
A refreshing and crunchy apple salad featuring a delightful combination of crisp apples, celery, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing sweetened with honey and brightened with lemon juice. Perfect as a light side dish or snack, this salad offers a balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors with a touch of freshness from parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 large apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the thinly sliced apples, chopped celery, finely diced red onion, toasted and chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk the plain Greek yogurt with honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly without bruising the apples.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top if using, adding a fresh herbal note and visual appeal.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill nicely.
Notes
- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- To toast walnuts, dry roast them in a skillet for 3-5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- You can substitute dried cranberries with raisins or chopped dried apricots for variation.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead but is best served the same day to maintain apple freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
