Moms Apple Salad
Celebrate the comforting taste of home with Mom's Apple Salad, a refreshing blend of crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet raisins, and nutty walnuts, all tossed in a creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing lightly sweetened with honey and balanced with a hint of lemon juice. This quick and easy salad requires just 20 minutes of prep time, making it a perfect choice for busy weekdays or last-minute gatherings. Its vibrant textures and flavors—enhanced by wholesome ingredients—create a versatile dish that doubles as a healthy side or a light dessert. Serve it chilled for an irresistible combination of crunch and creaminess that will transport you back to family gatherings and cherished memories.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples
- 3 stalks celery stalks
- 0.5 cups raisins
- 0.5 cups walnuts
- 0.75 cups Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Wash and core the apples. Chop them into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture and color.
Wash and chop the celery into small pieces, approximately the same size as the apples.
Roughly chop the walnuts if they are not already in pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well to form the dressing.
Add the chopped apples, celery, raisins, and walnuts to the bowl with the dressing.
Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled as a side dish or a light dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1650 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.8 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 914 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 212.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 334 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2158 mg | 46% | |
*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.
