The Vegan Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples Celery Grapes Pecans and Dried Cranberries is tasty. This salad takes 45 minutes to prepare. Serve it at holidays, events, feasts, breakfasts, functions, celebrations, lunches, festivals, or get-togethers. It contains Honeycrisp apples, celery stalks, seedless red grapes, pecans, dried cranberries, plain vegan yogurt, & vegan mayonnaise. We may pair this salad with pasta salad, lentil soup, green bean casserole, tomato soup, or vegan lentil loaf. You may keep this Vegan Apple Salad with Honeycrisp Apples Celery Grapes Pecans and Dried Cranberries in the refrigerator for three days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Course: Salad
- Cooking Time: Nil
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Cuisine: American
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Small mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring spoons
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Two large diced Honeycrisp apples
- Half cup roughly chopped pecans
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- One cup halved seedless red grapes
- Quarter cup plain vegan yogurt
- 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
INGREDIENT NOTES:
HONEYCRISP APPLES:
- Apples are the main component that makes the salad naturally sweet. They give crunch & color to the salad. You may use Fuji apples, Pink Lady apples, or Jazz apples as per your preference.
CELERY:
- Celery gives refreshing crunch and texture to the recipe. It maintains the sweetness of fruits and makes the salad lighter. You may use cucumber, jicama, or chopped green apples as an alternative.
SEEDLESS RED GRAPES:
- Grapes add juicy sweetness and beautiful color to the salad. They give soft texture and pair well with crisp apples and celery. You may use green apples as another choice.
PECANS:
- They give healthy fats and depth of taste. Pecans have a buttery nut taste that pairs well with apples and cranberries. Use sunflower seeds if not adding pecans.
DRIED CRANBERRIES:
- Cranberries give a chewy texture to the recipe. They provide tanginess to the salad. You may use raisins, cherries, or chopped dried apricots as another idea.
PLAIN VEGAN YOGURT:
- It makes the dressing creamy and coats all the components. Yogurt gives a subtle tangy taste and makes the salad light. You may use coconut yogurt as per your choice.
VEGAN MAYONNAISE:
- Mayonnaise makes the creamier dressing. It makes the texture better and gives a smooth, soft cream finish. You may use mashed avocado as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, wash apples, celery, and grapes, then dry them properly.
- Then dice the apples into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the celery stalks and cut the grapes in half.
- Roughly chop the pecans and include all the cut ingredients in the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk vegan yogurt and vegan mayonnaise to make a smooth mixture.
- Include the dressing on the salad and gently toss to cover all the components.
- Lastly, chill the salad for thirty minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN:
- Vegan Lentil Loaf
- Chickpea Patties
- Grilled Tofu
- Baked Tempeh
- Vegan Meatloaf
SANDWICHES & WRAPS:
- Hummus Veggie Wrap
- Tofu Sandwich
- Vegan Club Sandwich
- Avocado Wrap
SOUPS:
- Tomato
- Butternut Squash
- Lentil
- Vegetable
- Potato Leek
HOLIDAY:
- Vegan Stuffing
- Roasted Vegetables
- Green Bean Casserole
- Vegan Wellington
- Mashed Potatoes
PICNIC:
- Pasta Salad
- Coleslaw
- Quinoa Salad
- Bean Salad
- Corn Salad
TIPS:
- Fresh apples provide the best texture to the salad.
- Chill the recipe for 30 minutes before eating.
- Include a squeeze of lemon juice to keep apples from turning brown.
- Mix the ingredients gently so the fruits stay firm.
- Toast the pecans before using to include extra taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the recipe in the box for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing this salad is not really recommended.
FAQs:
Can I make this salad early?
- Yes, you may prepare it one day in advance.
Are different nuts good to use?
- Yes, you may use walnuts, cashews, or sunflower seeds as per your choice.
How can I make it sweeter?
- Include one tsp of maple syrup or extra dried cranberries.
Can I keep the apples from getting brown?
- Toss them with lemon juice before mixing in the salad.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 22 grams
Total Carbs: 27 g
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 15 grams
Sodium: 95 mg
Potassium: 270 milligrams
Calcium: 45 mg
Calories: 240 kcal
Iron: 0.9 mg
Vitamin A: 120 IU
