Description
This Easy Cranberry Apple Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish combining crisp apples, tangy vanilla yogurt, crunchy walnuts, and sweet dried fruits. Perfect for a light snack or a healthy side, this simple salad comes together in minutes without any cooking required, making it ideal for quick meal prep or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salad
- 4 apples, cleaned, cored and diced
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Stir well to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Apples: Add the diced apples to the yogurt mixture. Toss gently to ensure each apple piece is coated evenly with the dressing.
- Combine Remaining Ingredients: Fold in the chopped celery, raisins, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts until all ingredients are well distributed.
- Serve: Serve the salad either at room temperature or chilled based on preference. Any leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed within 4 days.
Notes
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians.
- Use crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji for the best texture and flavor.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and makes it more refreshing.
- Walnuts provide a good crunch but can be substituted with other nuts if preferred.
- The lemon juice helps prevent the apples from browning, keeping the salad looking fresh.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
