Outrageous Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this Outrageous Apple Salad—a refreshing medley of crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, and toasted walnuts, all tossed together with an irresistibly creamy Greek yogurt dressing. The bold addition of shredded cheddar cheese adds a savory twist that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of honey and fruits, while a splash of lemon juice keeps the flavors vibrant. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this healthy and satisfying dish is perfect as a light lunch, a dazzling side for gatherings, or even a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. Bursting with textures, vibrant colors, and wholesome flavor, this apple salad is as outrageous as it is delicious! Keywords: Apple Salad, healthy apple recipes, easy fruit salad, fall salad ideas, Greek yogurt dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Apples (any crisp variety such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (toasted)
- 0.25 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and dry the apples, celery, and grapes thoroughly.
Core the apples and dice them into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the celery stalks into small slices and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Halve the grapes and add them to the mixture.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Let them cool and add to the bowl.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual plates.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Outrageous Apple Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 884 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 410 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1567 mg | 33% | |
*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.
