Fresh Apple and Red Grape Salad
A quick and healthy fruit salad of crisp apples and juicy red grapes in a tangy yogurt dressing, perfect for lunchboxes and potlucks.
Ingredients
Fruit
- 2 medium medium apples Use one sweet (e.g., Honeycrisp) and one tart (e.g., Granny Smith); cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 1 cup seedless red grapes Washed and halved (quarter for small children).
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt Or coconut yogurt for dairy-free.
- 1 tablespoon honey Or maple syrup/agave for vegan.
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest Or a splash (1 tsp) of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans Chopped.
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse apples and grapes thoroughly under running water.
- Core the apples and cut into 1/2-inch bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for texture and color, or peel if preferred.
- Halve the grapes; cut into quarters if serving small children.
Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest (or juice), and a pinch of salt until smooth.
Combine and Serve
- Add the chopped apples and halved grapes to the dressing.
- Gently toss with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until the fruit is evenly coated. Use a folding motion to keep apple pieces from breaking.
- Fold in any optional add-ins (toasted nuts, diced celery, chopped mint, or a sprinkle of cinnamon).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow flavors to meld — this is optional but recommended.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with extra lemon zest or mint, if desired.
Notes
Apples will soften and the texture changes over time. Toss the apple pieces with a little lemon juice immediately after cutting if not assembling right away.