Low Fat Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad

Crunchy, refreshing, and guilt-free, this Low Fat Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad is the ultimate blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring crisp Granny Smith and red apples, crunchy celery, sweet carrots, and vibrant red cabbage, this salad offers a symphony of textures in every bite. Tossed in a tangy and creamy dressing made with low-fat yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey, it’s a delightfully light yet flavorful dish perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or a stunning side for dinner. Garnished with fresh parsley and crunchy walnut halves, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious, and it takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Ideal for health-conscious foodies, this low-fat apple salad is a must-try when you're craving something fresh, nutritious, and full of crunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Granny Smith apples
• 2 medium Red apples
• 2 large Celery stalks
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 cup Red cabbage
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Walnut halves

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the apples. Core and dice the Granny Smith and red apples into small bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slice the celery stalks thinly and add them to the apples.

Step 3

Peel and shred the carrot, then add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely shred the red cabbage and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the fresh lemon juice, low-fat yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the apple and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients in the dressing.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad, along with the walnut halves. Gently toss again to distribute evenly.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1358.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1024.1

Total Fat 40.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 14mg	0%
Sodium 1630.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 118.7g
Protein 26.2g	0%

Vitamin D 127.0IU	0%
Calcium 653.4mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 2431.3mg	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: 32.5%

Protein: 9.4%

Carbs: 58.1%