This bright, crunchy apple salad is bursting with sweet Honeycrisp apples, crisp celery, juicy grapes, buttery pecans, and tangy dried cranberries. It’s the perfect side dish for lunches, dinners, holidays, or anytime you want something fresh and delicious.
⭐ Ingredients
Salad:
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted if desired)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Optional: 1/4 cup feta cheese or goat cheese for extra creaminess
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (or half & half for lighter dressing)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but adds great flavor)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
🥗 Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: mayo/yogurt, honey, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, grapes, pecans, and cranberries.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
💡 Tips
- Prevent browning: Toss chopped apples in a little lemon juice before adding.
- Make ahead: Mix everything except apples; add them just before serving.
- Add protein: Stir in diced chicken for an easy meal.
