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ULTIMATE HONEYCRISP APPLE SALAD

This Honeycrisp Apple Salad is a delightful combination of crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing. It's the perfect side dish or light lunch, offering a symphony of textures and flavors that is simply irresistible.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Honeycrisp apples, cored and diced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup green grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, for preventing browning

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Apple corer (optional)
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Core and dice the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Place the diced apples in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the halved red and green grapes to the bowl with the apples.
  4. Sprinkle in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
  6. Pour the dressing over the apple mixture in the large bowl.
  7. Gently fold everything together until the apples, grapes, walnuts, and cranberries are evenly coated with the dressing. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Chill for an hour or two for best results.
  9. Serve chilled and enjoy.

Notes

For best results, use firm, crisp apples. You can substitute other apple varieties like Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady. Feel free to experiment with different nuts like pecans or almonds. The dressing can be customized to your liking by adjusting the amount of apple cider vinegar or honey. Chilling the salad is crucial for the flavors to meld. The salad can be made a day or two in advance, but add the nuts just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.