Nut-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this Nut-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp veggies, tangy apples, and a touch of natural sweetness from raisins. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this delightful salad combines Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples with crunchy celery, grated carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lemon and honey dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing side dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome flavor and nutrients. Whether served as a light lunch or paired with your favorite main course, this nut-free apple salad is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apple
- 2 Honeycrisp apple
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 2 medium Carrot
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 2 Green onion
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly wash all fruits and vegetables. Core the Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, then cut them into thin wedges.
Slice the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor and add them to the bowl.
Slice the celery stalks thinly and add to the salad bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper, then add it to the mix.
Thinly slice the green onions and scatter them over the salad.
Add the raisins to the bowl for a touch of sweetness.
In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk the dressing until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve the salad fresh as a vibrant and crunchy side dish or a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1518 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.4 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 418 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3538 mg | 75% | |
*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.
