Dairy-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad

Brighten up your table with this Dairy-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples tossed with a hint of lemon juice to keep flavors vibrant. This quick 20-minute recipe contrasts the crispness of celery and apples with the sweetness of dried cranberries and maple syrup, complemented by the nuttiness of pecans and the herby freshness of parsley. A light, tangy apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing ties it all together, making it the perfect dairy-free option for a healthy side dish or lunch. Packed with textures and bursting with flavor, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious—a must-try for those craving something fresh and wholesome!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Chop the celery stalks into small slices and add them to the apples.

Step 4

Finely slice the red onion quarter and add it to the mixture.

Step 5

Roughly chop the pecans and add them to the salad bowl, along with the dried cranberries.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Whisk the dressing until it emulsifies and everything is well incorporated.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients together gently, ensuring everything is well coated with the dressing.

Step 10

Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Serve fresh and enjoy your dairy-free crunchy apple salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1169.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1435.0

Total Fat 80.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1251.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 143.7g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164.3mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1488.5mg	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: 47.3%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 50.4%