Name: Apple Salad with Yogurt-Dressing and Walnuts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed); ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cups baby spinach (rinsed and spin dried); 2 stalks celery (chopped); ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced); ¼ cup raisins; ½ cup walnuts (or pecans, roughly chopped); 1 apple (cored and thinly sliced); ⅓ cup cheddar (shredded)

Description

This fresh and crunchy Apple Salad combines the creamy tang of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing with crisp baby spinach, crunchy walnuts, sweet raisins, and juicy apple slices. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, it’s a delightful mix of flavors and textures perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or a light side dish.

Ingredients

Dressing

½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salad

4 cups baby spinach (rinsed and spin dried)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
¼ cup raisins
½ cup walnuts (or pecans, roughly chopped)
1 apple (cored and thinly sliced)
⅓ cup cheddar (shredded)

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Instructions

Make the dressing: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well blended, then set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Prepare the salad: In a large salad bowl, add the rinsed and dried baby spinach, chopped celery stalks, thinly sliced red onion, raisins, roughly chopped walnuts, and thinly sliced apple. Gently toss the ingredients to mix evenly.
Dress the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently once again ensuring the dressing coats all components evenly, taking care not to bruise the spinach leaves.
Serve: When ready to serve, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the salad as a flavorful finishing touch. Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.

Notes

You can substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and skip the cheddar cheese or use vegan cheese.
Use a tart apple like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness from raisins and mayonnaise.
To keep the salad fresh longer, hold the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
Chopping celery finely ensures it blends well in texture with the other ingredients.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American