Apple Salad

Apple salad is a delicious and refreshing salad with crisp apples, salty nuts, crunchy celery, and a sweet dressing that offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

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Apple Salad Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Apple Salad Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
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Apple salad is an easy and delicious salad that is sure to please everyone! Packed with crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, sweet mini marshmallows, and a creamy dressing, this colorful salad is the perfect side dish for any meal.

overhead shot of a bowl of Apple Salad drizzled with sauce

Apple Salad Ingredients

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Creamy apple salad has a pleasing combination of sweet and tart flavors. The crisp apples provide a refreshing crunch, while the salty nuts offer an extra layer of texture.

Soft marshmallows bring a little bit of fun to the dish, and the creamy dressing gives it just enough sweetness to make it irresistible. All in all, this salad is full of flavor and will leave you feeling satisfied.

You’ll need:

3 medium-sized Fuji apples, washed, cored, and diced
2 medium-sized Granny Smith apples, washed, cored, and diced
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
1¾ cups of miniature marshmallows
1½ cups of diced celery
1 cup of roughly chopped walnuts
½ cup of mayonnaise (your favorite brand, I used Kraft Mayo)
⅓ cup of sour cream
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Substitutions And Additions

NUTS: You can substitute any chopped nuts for walnuts. You can even use candied pecans or walnuts instead of plain nuts.

MIX-INS: You can add seedless grapes, dried craisins, or dried, chopped apricots.

SOUR CREAM: Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream in the dressing for this easy apple salad.

How To Make This Apple Salad Recipe

This delicious apple salad can be quickly and easily prepared in just a few steps. Begin by combining the apples, nuts, marshmallows, and celery in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients to make the dressing. Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to combine.

Check out our step-by-step instructions below.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

You can make this salad the night before. Because of the dairy-based dressing, always keep the salad refrigerated.

STEP ONE: Add the diced Fuji and Granny Smith apples to a large salad bowl. Pour the lemon juice over the apples and stir to coat the apples completely.

PRO TIP:

The lemon juice will help prevent the apples from turning brown in your salad.

diced Fuji apples, diced Granny Smith apples, and lemon juice added to the bowl

STEP TWO: Add the miniature marshmallows, diced celery, and chopped walnuts to the coated apples. Stir to combine.

miniature marshmallows, diced celery, and chopped walnuts added to the coated apples in a bowl

STEP THREE: Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and granulated sugar to a small bowl. Whisk until the sugar is completely incorporated and begins to dissolve.

STEP FOUR: Spoon the dressing over the apple salad and stir to coat all the ingredients completely. Serve immediately.

PRO TIP:

Toss the salad carefully, as you don’t want to break or crush any of the ingredients in this salad.

dressing spoon over the apple salad in a bowl

How To Serve

This apple salad pairs beautifully with a variety of proteins, such as grilled chicken, tilapia, or pork tenderloin. It can also be served as part of a larger buffet-style meal or enjoyed on its own for lunch or dinner.

To round out the meal, try serving it alongside some roasted vegetables or a warm loaf of crusty bread.

A fresh salad is always a welcome addition to any meal. Change up your usual offerings with our watermelon salad and our Waldorf salad.

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Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftovers covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

IN THE FREEZER: Do not freeze this salad, as the fresh apples will become mushy.

close up shot of a spoonful of Apple Salad drizzled with sauce

Loaded with crunchy apples, salty nuts, and other fresh ingredients, this apple salad is the perfect way to add a little bit of freshness to your meal. Serve it as a side dish or for a light lunch when you are looking for a recipe with plenty of texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I make this simple recipe ahead of time?

A: This easy recipe can be made ahead of time, but you have to make sure you treat the apples so that they don’t go brown. Toss them with fresh lemon juice before adding them to the salad.

Q: What is the best kind of apples to use for this salad?

A: We like to use Granny Smith apples and Fuji apples, but if you prefer another type of apple, look for Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, or Gala apples.

Q: Can I freeze this salad?

A: This wonderful salad won’t freeze very well, so we don’t recommend it. It tastes best when eaten within a day or two of being made.

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Apple salad is a delicious and refreshing salad with crisp apples, salty nuts, crunchy celery, and a sweet dressing that offers the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

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Ingredients

3 medium-sized Fuji apples (washed, cored, and diced)
2 medium-sized Granny Smith apples (washed, cored, and diced)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1¾ cups miniature marshmallows
1½ cups celery, diced
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, your favorite brand (I used Kraft Mayo)
⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Add the diced Fuji and Granny Smith apples to a large salad bowl. Pour the lemon juice over the apples and stir to completely coat the apples.
Add the miniature marshmallows, diced celery, and chopped walnuts to the coated apples. Stir to combine.
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and granulated sugar to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until the sugar is completely incorporated and begins to dissolve.
Spoon the dressing over the apple salad and stir to completely coat all the ingredients.
Serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute any chopped nuts for the walnuts. You can even use candied walnuts or pecans instead of plain nuts.
You can make this the night before. Because of the dairy-based dressing, always keep the salad refrigerated.
You can add seedless grapes, dried craisins, or dried, chopped apricots.

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