Simple Apple Salad with Vinaigrette
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star
No reviews
A crisp and refreshing apple salad featuring a light vinaigrette dressing, suitable for a quick lunch or side dish.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 medium apples, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. This is your vinaigrette.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, celery, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the apple mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, substitute the vinaigrette ingredients with 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt.
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best crunch.
- You can add 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0