Dairy-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad
Bright, refreshing, and entirely dairy-free, this Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, paired with satisfying textures. Featuring two types of crisp apples—Granny Smith for tartness and Honeycrisp for sweetness—alongside vibrant celery, red onion, and a medley of crunchy pecans and chewy dried cranberries, this salad is a colorful feast for both the eyes and taste buds. A zesty dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice ties the ingredients together, while parsley adds a touch of herbal freshness. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes and ideal for any occasion, this versatile salad is the ultimate healthy side dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking dairy-free recipes or a light and wholesome meal addition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples
- 1 large Lemon
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by washing the apples thoroughly, and then core and dice them into bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for added texture and nutrition.
Juice the lemon, ensuring there are no seeds, and pour the juice over the diced apples in a large mixing bowl. Toss them gently to coat. This prevents the apples from browning.
Chop the celery stalks into small slices and add them to the apples.
Finely slice the red onion quarter and add it to the mixture.
Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the salad bowl, along with the dried cranberries.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk the dressing until it emulsifies and everything is well incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients together gently, ensuring everything is well coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve fresh and enjoy your dairy-free crunchy apple salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1435 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.2 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1252 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.1 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.8 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
