Sugar-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad

Brighten your meals with this Sugar-Free Fresh and Crunchy Apple Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp Granny Smith and sweet Fuji or Gala apples paired with crunchy celery, bell pepper, and carrots. This recipe gets a nutritional boost from toasted walnuts and a zesty homemade dressing made with Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Naturally sugar-free and packed with fiber, this refreshing salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, healthy lunch. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s an irresistible balance of texture and flavor with every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a wholesome and colorful addition to any table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Granny Smith apples
• 2 medium Red apples (Fuji or Gala)
• 2 Celery stalks
• 1 small Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the apples. Core and chop the Granny Smith and red apples into bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for extra fiber and color.

Step 2

Place the chopped apples in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. Toss to coat.

Step 3

Next, prepare the celery by washing and chopping it into small slices. Add the celery to the bowl with the apples.

Step 4

Dice the small red bell pepper and add it to the bowl for a pop of color and crunch.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or food processor. Add the grated carrot to the bowl as well.

Step 6

Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss everything together gently until well coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the top of the salad for garnish and an extra burst of freshness.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld. Enjoy your refreshing sugar-free apple salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1169.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1490.6

Total Fat 108.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1417.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.4g	0%
Total Sugars 83.9g
Protein 23.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242.8mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2033.1mg	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: 60.7%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 33.6%