A bright, refreshing salad full of crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, and chewy cranberries — all tossed in a creamy honey-yogurt dressing.
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)
Salad
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2 large Honeycrisp apples, chopped
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1 cup red or green grapes, halved
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2 celery stalks, sliced thin
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½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
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⅓ cup dried cranberries
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1–2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Creamy Dressing
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo for richer flavor)
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional but delicious)
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Pinch of salt
🍽 Instructions
Step 1 — Prep the Fruit & Veggies
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Chop Honeycrisp apples (leave skin on for crunch & color).
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Slice celery thinly.
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Halve grapes.
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Chop pecans and lightly toast them in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes.
Step 2 — Make the Dressing
Whisk together:
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Greek yogurt
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Honey
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Lemon juice
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Vanilla (optional)
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Salt
Taste and adjust sweetness.
Step 3 — Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, add:
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Apples
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Grapes
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Celery
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Cranberries
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Pecans
Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
✨ Tips
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Add lemon juice directly to apples if making ahead (prevents browning).
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Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.
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Add diced chicken for a full meal.
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Add spinach for a green version.
❓ Q/A
Q: Can I make this salad ahead?
A: Yes! Mix everything except pecans and add them right before serving for crunch.
Q: What apples can I use besides Honeycrisp?
A: Fuji, Pink Lady, Gala, or Envy apples work great.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
A: Use coconut yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
Q: Can I use mayo instead of yogurt?
A: Yes — you can use half mayo, half yogurt for a balance of creamy + tangy.
Q: Can I make it sweeter?
A: Add extra honey or use sweeter grapes like Cotton Candy grapes.
