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The Ultimate Apple Salad

A crisp and refreshing apple salad combining the flavors of Honeycrisp apples, tangy lemon, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare your apples by washing them thoroughly and cubing them into bite-sized pieces. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Mix the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, brown sugar, and remaining lemon juice in a large bowl.
  3. Combine the cubed apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries in the bowl with the dressing, and gently mix.
  4. Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve and enjoy, garnished with extra pecans and cranberries if desired.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the dressing to your taste. This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: apple salad, refreshing salad, fall recipes, healthy recipes, Thanksgiving salad