Apple Salad

This apple salad recipe will brighten up the table any time of year.

Ingredients for Apple Salad

This apple salad recipe is a fresh green salad with lots of flavor. It can be served as a side dish or topped with chicken or grilled shrimp. Apples – Use red or green apples in this recipe. Green apples are firm and tart, while red and yellow apples are a bit sweeter. Fruit – Seedless grapes add color and sweetness. Slice the grapes in half before adding to the salad. Dried cranberries add texture and tang. Nuts – Pecans, walnuts, and even pistachios work in this salad. Toast them in a dry saute pan to make them extra crunchy and flavorful. For those with nut allergies, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds will work, too! Cheese – Choose dry cheeses with bright flavors like feta, bleu cheese, parmesan, or asiago that complement the flavor of the buttery nuts and tart apples. Greens – Any variety of packaged mixed greens will make this salad come together in a pinch. It’s also great with spinach, kale, or a coleslaw blend.

How to Make Apple Salad

Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

This 5-ingredient dressing is a cinch to put together. Replace apple cider vinegar with balsamic or white wine vinegar. You can also swap the sugar for honey or maple syrup.

Storing Leftovers

Keep apple salad separate from the dressing to keep it fresh. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Toss before serving. Did you love this Apple Salad recipe? Leave us a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.