Old Fashioned Apple Salad with Cooked Dressing

Savor a taste of nostalgia with this Old Fashioned Apple Salad with Cooked Dressing—a refreshing yet comforting dish that bridges tradition and modern flavor. Featuring crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp tossed with zesty lemon juice, plump raisins, and crunchy walnuts or pecans, this salad is elevated by its unique homemade cooked dressing. Crafted with sugar, apple cider vinegar, and milk, then thickened over the stove, the dressing adds a silky, tangy-sweet touch that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Perfect as a chilled side dish or light dessert, this recipe combines rich textures with vibrant flavors that your guests will love. Whether served at a holiday dinner or casual gathering, this elegant apple salad promises to impress while celebrating fall’s favorite fruit. Keywords: Old Fashioned Salad, Apple Salad Recipe, Cooked Dressing, Fall Recipes, Side Dish Ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 large apples (preferably crisp varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Step 1

Wash, core, and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces (keep the skin on for extra texture and color, if desired).

Step 2

Toss the chopped apples with lemon juice to prevent browning. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the raisins and chopped walnuts or pecans to the bowl with the apples.

Step 4

To prepare the cooked dressing, combine sugar, flour, and salt in a small saucepan.

Step 5

Whisk the egg, apple cider vinegar, and milk together in a separate bowl. Gradually stir this mixture into the dry ingredients in the saucepan until smooth.

Step 6

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter until melted and incorporated.

Step 8

Allow the cooked dressing to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 9

Once the dressing has cooled, pour it over the apple mixture and gently toss to coat.

Step 10

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve the apple salad cold as a side dish or light dessert. For added garnish, sprinkle additional nuts on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1192.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1484.8

Total Fat 62.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 257.9mg	0%
Sodium 828.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 184.0g
Protein 24.3g	0%

Vitamin D 82.8IU	0%
Calcium 244.9mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1942.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 58.6%