🥗 Fresh Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad | Healthy No-Sugar Recipe

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad is crisp, creamy, and naturally sweet — made without added sugar! 🍎
Packed with fresh apples, cranberries, celery, and crunchy walnuts, it’s the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty. Ideal for a light lunch, holiday side dish, or healthy snack.

🥣 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Salad:

• 2 medium apples (use a mix of red and green, chopped)

• ½ cup dried cranberries (no sugar added, if possible)

• ½ cup celery (sliced)

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)

For the Creamy Dressing:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or unsweetened coconut yogurt)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional or replace with stevia for sugar-free)

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for balance)

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• A pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the fruit: Chop apples and toss them with lemon juice to keep them fresh and crisp.

2. Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and honey (if using).

3. Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, cranberries, celery, and walnuts.

4. Add the dressing: Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.

5. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Use crisp apples like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith.

• Swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different crunch.

• For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.

• Add diced chicken for a protein-packed salad meal!

🧊 Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

• Stir before serving to redistribute dressing.