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

• 2 large Honeycrisp apples, chopped

• 1 cup red or green grapes, halved

• 2 celery stalks, sliced thin

• ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

• ⅓ cup dried cranberries

• 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Creamy Dressing

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayo for richer flavor)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional but delicious)

• Pinch of salt

🍽 Instructions

Step 1 — Prep the Fruit & Veggies

1. Chop Honeycrisp apples (leave skin on for crunch & color).

2. Slice celery thinly.

3. Halve grapes.

4. Chop pecans and lightly toast them in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes.

Step 2 — Make the Dressing

Whisk together:

• Greek yogurt

• Honey

• Lemon juice

• Vanilla (optional)

• Salt

Taste and adjust sweetness.

Step 3 — Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, add:

• Apples

• Grapes

• Celery

• Cranberries

• Pecans

Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.

✨ Tips

• Add lemon juice directly to apples if making ahead (prevents browning).

• Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.

• Add diced chicken for a full meal.

• 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.