Description
Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad is a crisp, refreshing, and naturally sweet salad filled with tart green apples, juicy pears, chewy cranberries, and crunchy pecans. This quick no-cook recipe is perfect as a light lunch, healthy snack, or colorful side dish for holidays and family meals.
Ingredients
- 2 green apples (Granny Smith), chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 2 pears, chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted if desired
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A dash of black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the apples and pears thoroughly. Core them and cut them into small bite-sized cubes. Place the chopped fruit into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the apples and pears. Toss gently to coat evenly and help prevent browning.
- Add the dried cranberries and chopped pecans to the bowl.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- If desired, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the salad for extra sweetness and stir lightly.
- Add a small dash of black pepper if using.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Toast the pecans for extra flavor and crunch.
- Add pecans just before serving if making ahead to keep them crisp.
- Fresh mint or spinach can be added for extra freshness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan using maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
