Description
Crisp Honeycrisp Apple Salad brings a symphony of textures and flavors dancing together in perfect harmony. Sweet and tangy notes mingle with crunchy pecans, creating a refreshing medley you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Produce:
- 2 Honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup red grapes
- 2 celery stalks
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup pecans
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Chop Honeycrisp apples into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring crisp and fresh pieces for optimal texture.
- Slice celery into thin, delicate crescents that complement the apple’s crunchiness.
- Halve grapes to distribute their sweet burst throughout the salad.
- Roughly chop pecans to provide a rich, nutty dimension and satisfying crunch.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries to introduce a tangy, concentrated sweetness.
- Whisk mayonnaise with honey in a separate mixing vessel, creating a creamy, balanced base.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice to brighten the dressing and prevent apple browning.
- Season dressing with delicate pinches of salt and pepper for nuanced flavor enhancement.
- Gently fold dressing into prepared ingredients, ensuring every component receives a smooth, even coating.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to slightly marinate.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light lunch accompaniment.
Notes
- Choose crisp, firm Honeycrisp apples for the best texture and sweet-tart flavor in the salad.
- Chop ingredients uniformly to ensure each bite has a balanced mix of flavors and textures.
- Dress the salad just before serving to prevent ingredients from becoming soggy and maintain crunchiness.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version of the dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg