Apple Salad Recipe

A fresh and creamy apple salad recipe made with crisp Honeycrisp apples, grapes, celery, nuts, and a sweet dressing. Perfect as a quick side dish for holidays, family dinners, or summer picnics!

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Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Apple Salad Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 260kcal

Equipment

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Mixing bowls
Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

4 large Honeycrisp apples cubed
1 lemon juiced
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
2 ribs celery thinly sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes halved
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup miniature marshmallows

Instructions

Prepare the apples.

Wash, core, and cube the apples. Toss them with fresh lemon juice in a large bowl to keep them from browning.

Make the dressing.

In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth.

Mix the salad.

Add celery, grapes, nuts, cranberries, and marshmallows to the apples. Pour the dressing over and gently fold everything together.

Chill before serving.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Notes

This salad works for holidays, picnics, or quick dinners.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar.
Works with both red and green apples.

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