Creamy Crunchy Apple Salad
This Creamy Crunchy Apple Salad is a delightful combination of sweet, crisp apples, chewy raisins, crunchy walnuts, and refreshing celery, all bound together in a light and tangy dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for lunch, a light snack, or a flavorful addition to any gathering.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 tablespoon |
| Lemon juice | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Large apples, peeled and diced | 4 |
| Raisins | 1 cup |
| Toasted walnuts, chopped | 1 cup |
| Celery, chopped | 1/2 cup |
Instructions:
- Whisk the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), granulated sugar, lemon juice, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Add salad ingredients: Add the diced apples, raisins, chopped toasted walnuts, and chopped celery to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss to combine: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the apples, raisins, walnuts, and celery are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad until you are ready to serve. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Once chilled, the Creamy Crunchy Apple Salad is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it as a side dish or a light meal.
