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Apple Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries

Delicious Apple Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries

A vibrant Apple Salad with Grapes, Pecans, and Dried Cranberries that's fresh, easy to prepare, and fully customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 whole Apples Crisp and juicy, consider Fuji or Granny Smith.
  • 1 cup Grapes Use a mix of red and green grapes.
  • ½ cup Pecans Toasted for crunch; can substitute with sunflower seeds.
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with dried cherries or raisins.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can use dairy-free yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the apples, cut them into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Slice the grapes in half and add them to the bowl with the apples, then gently toss.
  3. Toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden, then cool and chop.
  4. Add the chopped pecans and dried cranberries to the fruit mixture and fold gently.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, vinegar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently fold to coat, being careful not to crush the fruit.
  7. Season the salad with salt and pepper and adjust the sweetness as desired.
  8. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  9. Toss again before serving and garnish with extra pecans or cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is fully customizable; feel free to swap in different fruits or nuts according to your preference.

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