Apple salad

Apple salad is a popular dish made with apples, nuts, and often raisins. The dish originated in the United States, and recipes for it can be found in cookbooks from the early 1900s.

There are many variations of apple salad, but the basic ingredients are usually the same. The most popular type of apple to use in the dish is the Granny Smith, but other types of apples can be used as well. The salad is often served as a side dish, but it can also be a main course or a dessert.

The history of apple salad is a bit of a mystery. It is not clear how or when the dish was first created. However, it is believed that the salad was originally made with only apples and nuts. Raisins were later added to the recipe, and the dish became more popular.

Advice

For the perfect apple salad, start off by selecting your favorite type of apple. Make sure to slice the apples thin so that they are easier to mix in with the other ingredients. Consider adding some crunchy nuts like walnuts or pecans for an added flavor. If you'd like, you can also add some dried cranberries or raisins for sweetness. Finally, top the salad off with a light vinaigrette or Greek yogurt-based dressing. Enjoy!

Questions

How do you stop apple going brown in a fruit salad?

To prevent apple slices from browning in a fruit salad, you can coat the pieces in lemon juice or another citrus juice. The acidity of the juice will help to slow down the oxidation process that leads to browning. You can also submerge the apple pieces in a bowl of water with a tablespoon of lemon juice or other citrus juice added to it.

What is apple salad made of?

Apple salad is typically made with diced apples, celery, walnuts or pecans, and dried cranberries or raisins, all tossed together with a mayonnaise or yogurt-based dressing. Some recipes may also include diced onion, bell pepper, or other fruits and vegetables.

What kind of apples are best in salads?

The best apples for salads are sweet-tart apples such as Honeycrisp, Gala, or Braeburn.

What salad is made of apples celery and walnuts?

A classic Waldorf Salad is made with apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise.

What goes well with apple?

Honey, cinnamon, caramel, peanut butter, ice cream, oatmeal, nuts, raisins, cheese, yogurt, and pork.

What is the Kim Kardashian salad?

The Kim Kardashian salad is a vegan dish created by Kourtney Kardashian that consists of mixed greens, cucumber, red onion, tomato, bell pepper, avocado, and a lemon-tahini dressing.

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Recipes

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Apple Salad With Walnuts and Brussels Sprouts

  • SALAD
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • brussels sprout
  • walnut
  • kohlrabi
  • parmesan cheese
  • honeycrisp
  • ricotta cheese
  • serrano ham
  • DRESSING
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • shallot
  • chile flake
  • apple cider vinegar
  • walnut oil
  • mustard
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Sunchoke and Apple Salad

  • APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE
  • pepper
  • salt
  • apple cider
  • maple syrup
  • dijon mustard
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • apple cider vinegar
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Apple Salad

  • olive oil
  • walnut
  • onion
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
  • honey
  • garlic
  • gorgonzola cheese
  • apple
  • arugula
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Broccoli Apple Salad

  • sugar
  • cranberry
  • lite mayonnaise
  • greek yogurt
  • pecan
  • carrot
  • onion
  • salt
  • pepper
  • lemon juice
  • apple
  • broccoli
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Red Cabbage and Apple Salad

  • apple cider vinegar
  • honey
  • mustard
  • olive oil
  • green cabbage
  • apple
  • lemon juice
  • red wine vinegar
  • red cabbage
  • cranberry
  • pecan
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Beet and Apple Salad

  • salt
  • granny smith apple
  • beet
  • celery root
  • sherry vinegar
  • watercress
  • green onion
  • apple juice
  • olive oil
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Broccoli Apple Salad

  • sugar
  • lemon juice
  • cranberry
  • almond
  • mayonnaise
  • onion
  • sunflower seed
  • apple cider vinegar
  • honey
  • poppy seed
  • apple
  • broccoli
  • greek yogurt
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Tangy Apple Salad

  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • vegetable oil
  • sugar
  • apple cider vinegar
  • granny smith apple
  • watercress
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Chicken and Apple Salad

  • dijon mustard
  • honey
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • shallot
  • olive oil
  • cranberry
  • pecan
  • balsamic vinegar
  • bleu cheese
  • apple
  • spring lettuce
  • chicken
  • sandp
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Beet and Apple Salad

  • mint
  • mint
  • honey
  • orange zest
  • tart green apple
  • romaine lettuce
  • orange juice
  • green onion
  • vegetable oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • beet
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Beet and Apple Salad

  • mint
  • mint
  • honey
  • orange zest
  • tart green apple
  • romaine lettuce
  • orange juice
  • green onion
  • vegetable oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • beet
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Chicken and Apple Salad

  • salt
  • multigrain bread
  • dijon mustard
  • honey
  • escarole
  • walnut
  • vegetable oil
  • sherry vinegar
  • gala apple
  • belgian endive
  • chicken breast
  • cheddar cheese
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Chicken and Apple Salad

  • celery
  • sour cream
  • lemon juice
  • poppy seed
  • red wine vinegar
  • pecan
  • onion
  • raisin
  • honey
  • mrs lemon pepper seasoning
  • green apple
  • red apple
  • chicken breast
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Healthy Chicken, Fennel and Apple Salad

  • Salad
  • black pepper
  • balsamic vinegar
  • brown sugar
  • dijon mustard
  • fennel
  • apple
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • lemon juice
  • Poached Chicken
  • chicken breast
  • salt
  • black peppercorn
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • italian parsley

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
honey
apple
walnut
dijon mustard
lemon juice
pecan
apple cider vinegar
sugar
celery
black pepper
garlic
cranberry
red wine vinegar
pepper
onion
arugula
shallot
maple syrup
beet
granny smith apple
vegetable oil
mayonnaise
spinach
endive
green onion
white wine vinegar
honeycrisp apple
mint
chicken breast
lemon
raisin
pomegranate molasses
cinnamon
parmesan cheese
mustard
butter
green apple
poppy seed
tart green apple
greek yogurt
lettuce
blue cheese
red apple
salad
red pepper flake
parsley
green cabbage
carrot
gorgonzola cheese
broccoli
butter lettuce
caramel ice cream
butternut squash
pomegranate seed
almond
pomegranate vinaigrette
belgian endive
sherry vinegar
watercress
balsamic vinegar
orange zest
romaine lettuce
orange juice
red delicious apple
anchovy
egg white
passover wine
cayenne pepper
light brown sugar
chile flake
brussels sprout
kohlrabi
walnut oil
honeycrisp
ricotta cheese
serrano ham
feta
lemon juice squeeze
bread crumb
provolone cheese
lime juice
pink lady apple
radicchio
apple cider
kale
caraway seed
pomegranate
canola oil
dill
pickle
red
hard-boiled egg
potato
lite mayonnaise
pecorino cheese
basil
fennel bulb
turkey
sesame oil
soy sauce
sesame seed
goat cheese
vinegar
cooking spray
vinaigrette
orange flower water
napa valley blue cheese
red cabbage
apples granny smith
fig
drunken goat cheese
green
bacon
celery root
apple juice
sunflower seed
florida citruses juice
strawberry yogurt
varieties apple
buttermilk
bleu cheese
spring lettuce
chicken
sandp
multigrain bread
escarole
gala apple
cheddar cheese
sour cream
mrs lemon pepper seasoning
yellow
chive
yogurt
prosciutto
chicory
black peppercorn
brown sugar
bay leaf
fennel
italian parsley
hard white wheat berry
ginger

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • lemon juice
  • walnut
  • olive oil

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 59%
  • olive oil 56%

Common Ingredients

  • apple 33%
  • honey 33%
  • dijon mustard 31%
  • walnut 28%
  • lemon juice 26%

Usual Ingredients

  • apple cider vinegar 21%
  • pecan 18%
  • sugar 18%
  • black pepper 15%
  • cranberry 15%
  • pepper 15%
  • arugula 13%
  • beet 13%
  • garlic 13%
  • onion 13%
  • red wine vinegar 13%
  • shallot 13%