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Crisp Apple Salad with Raisins and Pecans

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This refreshing, creamy apple salad has so much flavor; it's sweet, tart, and tossed in a creamy dressing. Cubes of juicy apple with plump raisins, toasted or glazed pecans, and an added crunch from diced celery, this side dish is super quick and easy to make and absolutely delicious, making it a potluck or BBQ favorite.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large spoon or silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed apples (roughly 4 medium apples cut into approximately ½-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ⅔ cup diced celery
  • 1 cup pecans (preferably toasted or glazed)
  • 1 cup raisins (golden preferred, or dried cranberries)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 dash cinnamon
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to large bowl.
    Ingredients for apple salad in large glass mixing bowl
  • Gently stir or toss to combine ingredients. Serve immediately, or place in refrigerator to allow flavors to deepen, then serve chilled.
    Apple salad in large mixing bowl

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Added-Sugar Free: Use a no-added-sugar yogurt and substitute granular Swerve or monk fruit for the pinch of sugar.
  • Make it Dairy Free: Use dairy-free yogurt.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise and vegan yogurt. Make sure your sugar is also vegan (some are processed with bone char).
  • Make it Paleo: Use a paleo yogurt, like Kite Hill Almond Yogurt, and a paleo mayonnaise. Swap the sugar out for a pinch of coconut sugar.
 
Recipe yields approximately 8 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 8. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 274calProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 306mgTotal Carbs: 26gFiber: 4gSugar: 8gNet Carbs: 22gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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