Surprise It's Apple Salad

Brighten up your table with the zesty and refreshing "Surprise It's Apple Salad" – a crowd-pleasing twist on classic fruit salads that combines crisp, juicy apples with crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and toasted walnuts or pecans. Tossed in a creamy dressing made from unsweetened Greek yogurt, a touch of mayo, honey, and a hint of lemon juice, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet, tangy, and savory. The optional garnish of fresh parsley elevates its visual appeal, making it as beautiful as it is delicious. With only 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is a nutritious choice for lunches, picnics, or holiday gatherings. Whether served as a light side dish or a wholesome snack, this apple salad is bursting with fresh flavors and delightful textures you'll love! Keywords: apple salad recipe, easy fruit salad, healthy salad ideas, no-cook salad, quick lunch recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 pieces crisp apples (e.g., Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 pieces celery stalks
• 1 cup red seedless grapes
• 1 cup walnuts (or pecans)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the apples thoroughly, then core and dice them into bite-sized pieces. Leave the peel on for added color and texture if preferred.

Step 2

Place the diced apples in a large mixing bowl and immediately toss them with the lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 3

Wash and thinly slice the celery stalks, then add them to the apple mixture.

Step 4

Rinse the red seedless grapes, halve them, and mix them into the bowl with the apples and celery.

Step 5

Lightly toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool slightly, then roughly chop and add them to the mixture.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, gently tossing everything together to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.

Step 8

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(486.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1198.7

Total Fat 97.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 38.0mg	0%
Sodium 807.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.9g
Protein 34.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.2mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 976.2mg	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: 72.7%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 16.0%