Scandanavian Apple Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Scandinavian Apple Salad is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy. Featuring crunchy apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, crisp celery, and subtly sharp red onion, this salad gets a delightful burst of sweetness from dried cranberries and a satisfying crunch from chopped walnuts. The luscious dressing—made from a blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice—ties everything together with a velvety, tangy finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful dish is ideal as a side salad for gatherings or a light, healthy snack. Served chilled, this refreshing Nordic-inspired recipe is a must-try for those seeking wholesome, easy-to-make dishes.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 whole Apples (crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 3 whole Celery stalks
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the apples thoroughly. Core and dice them into bite-sized pieces. If you prefer, you can leave the skin on for added texture and nutrients.

Step 2

Wash and trim the celery, then slice it thinly into small crescents.

Step 3

Peel and finely dice the red onion into small pieces for a mild, aromatic flavor.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, sliced celery, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the yogurt dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Scandinavian Apple Salad cold as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light, refreshing snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1109.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1357.1

Total Fat 64.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 42.2mg	0%
Sodium 832.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 185.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 142.4g
Protein 25.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 288.2mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1549.3mg	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: 40.8%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 52.1%