Description
Mediterranean apple salad combines crisp apples, creamy feta, and zesty herbs in a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish. Delightful textures and tangy flavors invite you to savor each delectable bite of this simple yet elegant summer classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 honeycrisp apples, cubed
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
Binding/Sweet Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
Garnish/Texture Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (60 grams) dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by gently coating cubed pieces with fresh lemon juice, creating a vibrant barrier against oxidation while infusing a subtle tangy essence that preserves their pristine appearance.
- Craft a velvety dressing by meticulously blending mayonnaise and brown sugar in a spacious mixing vessel, whisking until the mixture transforms into a smooth, harmonious base with a delicate sweetness.
- Introduce the lemon-kissed apple cubes into the creamy mixture, followed by crisp celery segments, jewel-like halved grapes, rustic pecan fragments, and ruby-toned dried cranberries.
- Tenderly fold and integrate all components, ensuring each morsel becomes lavishly embraced by the luxurious dressing, creating a symphony of textures and flavors.
- Seal the bowl with a protective cover and nestle the salad into the refrigerator’s cool sanctuary for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to intertwine and develop a more profound, cohesive taste profile.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and revive the ingredients’ vibrant character, presenting a refreshing, crisp, and utterly delightful culinary creation.
Notes
- Protect apple slices from oxidation by quickly tossing them in fresh lemon juice for a vibrant, crisp appearance.
- Create a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth, which helps bind ingredients together deliciously.
- Mix fruits and nuts thoroughly to ensure every bite delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least half an hour to allow flavors to develop and ingredients to chill completely.
- Serve cold for maximum crunch and refreshment, making this salad ideal for summer gatherings or quick lunch sides.
- Customize by substituting nuts or dried fruits based on personal preference or seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg