As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the flavors of fall. This Autumn Apple Salad is a delightful blend of sweet Honeycrisp apples, tart grapes, crunchy celery, and nutty pecans, all tossed in a creamy, sweet dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for any autumn gathering or a light and refreshing snack on a crisp fall day. Follow this simple recipe to create your own bowl of autumn goodness.
Ingredients
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples, cubed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Directions
- Prepare the Apples:
- Toss the cubed apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and brown sugar until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Add the apples, celery, grapes, pecans, and cranberries to the bowl with the dressing.
- Stir to coat evenly with the dressing.
- Chill and Serve:
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
Prep and Serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 210 kcal per serving
- Servings: 4
This Autumn Apple Salad is a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate the flavors of fall. The combination of sweet apples, tart grapes, and crunchy pecans is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. Serve this salad as a side dish at your next fall gathering or enjoy it as a light and refreshing snack any time of day.
Autumn Apple Salad
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
The Autumn Apple Salad brings a harvest of flavors right to your plate, combining the sweet crispness of Honeycrisp apples with the nutty crunch of pecans and the chewy tartness of cranberries. This salad not only offers a symphony of textures and flavors but also provides a wholesome dose of nutrients. Perfect for a quick lunch or a festive side dish, it embodies the essence of fall in every spoonful.
Ingredients
4 large Honeycrisp apples, cubed
Juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Toss the cubed apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the apples, celery, grapes, pecans, and cranberries to the bowl. Stir to coat evenly with the dressing.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 4