Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, Pecans & Dried Cranberries
A fresh, crunchy, and slightly sweet salad packed with fruit, nuts, and a creamy dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or holiday salad.
⏱ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 servings
🛒 Ingredients
For the Salad
2 Honeycrisp apples, diced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 cup red grapes, halved
½ cup pecans, roughly chopped
⅓ cup dried cranberries
2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
For the Dressing
½ cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for a classic version)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients
Dice the apples into bite-size pieces. Slice the celery and cut grapes in half.
2️⃣ Combine the Salad
In a large bowl, add:
apples
celery
grapes
pecans
dried cranberries
parsley (optional)
3️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a small bowl whisk together:
Greek yogurt
honey
lemon juice
salt
black pepper
Mix until smooth.
4️⃣ Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is coated.
5️⃣ Chill (Optional)
Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes for the best flavor.
6️⃣ Serve
Serve cold as a side dish or light healthy meal.
🍽 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
Calories: ~220
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 28 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 4 g
❓ Q&A
1️⃣ Can I use a different apple?
Yes. Good alternatives include:
Fuji
Gala
Pink Lady
Granny Smith (for a more tart flavor)
2️⃣ How do I keep the apples from turning brown?
Toss the apples with a little lemon juice before mixing the salad.
3️⃣ Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Replace:
Greek yogurt or mayo with plant-based yogurt
honey with maple syrup
4️⃣ How long does the salad last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 days.
5️⃣ What protein can I add?
To make it a full meal, add:
grilled chicken
chickpeas
turkey
feta cheese
6️⃣ Can I add more crunch?
Yes! Add:
sunflower seeds
walnuts
sliced almonds
✅ Pro Tip:
Lightly toast the pecans in a pan for 2–3 minutes before adding them. This enhances their flavor and makes the salad even better.
