Homemade Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, Pecans & Dried Cranberries

This fresh and crunchy apple salad is sweet, creamy, and packed with crisp Honeycrisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, and chewy dried cranberries. It’s perfect for holiday dinners, potlucks, or a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (for toasting pecans, optional)
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 3 Honeycrisp apples, diced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• ½ cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Honey Dressing

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1½ tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, celery, grapes, pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving for the best flavour.
5. Garnish with extra chopped pecans and a few dried cranberries before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Grilled chicken or turkey
• Baked ham
• Roast chicken
• Sandwiches or wraps
• Lettuce cups
• Holiday dinner buffet

Tips

• Toss the apples with a little extra lemon juice to prevent browning.
• Substitute walnuts or sliced almonds for the pecans.
• Add crumbled feta or goat cheese for a savoury twist.
• For extra sweetness, drizzle a little more honey just before serving.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbohydrates: 29 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Fibre: 4 g