Cranberry Apple Salad

Name: Cranberry Apple Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 pieces apple (peeled and chopped into bite size); 1 cup seedless grapes (halved); 2 tablespoons dried cranberries; 1 tablespoons walnuts (chopped); 1 cup Yoplait vanilla yogurt

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5 from 3 votes

Prep: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

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This cranberry apple salad has it all. The crunch of the apples and walnuts, the pops of tartness from the cranberries and the sweetness from the grapes. And, the cinnamon gives the salad a warm and comforting taste. Plus it only takes minutes to make.

Cranberry Apple Salad on a plate with apples in the background.

This 5 minute Cranberry Apple Salad is a wholesome and healthy snack idea! It is wonderful for a healthy breakfast or snack to start day or whenever you need a healthy boost.

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What We Love About This Recipe

This is the best recipe for crunchy apples. What are the best apples for eating? Granny Smith apples are great but find a list here. This recipe is perfect after heavy Christmas or Thanksgiving meals.

5 Minute Meal: Quick, easy and nutritious.
Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge. Only a few easy ingredients.
Adaptable: Can make with different flavors of yogurt.
Makes Great Leftovers: This salad recipe makes great leftovers.

A heaping aamount of the dish on a plate with servings on the side.

Ingredient Notes

Apple: Peel, sliced and chopped apple slices.
Grapes: seedless grapes, halved. Green, red or purple grapes.
Cranberries: dried.
Yogurt: Any variety that you like.

Variations and Substitutions

Nuts – Pecans, walnuts or almonds all work for this easy salad.
Apples:- You can replace the apples with pears or other fruit.
Cranberries – Try using pomegranate seeds.

How to Make Dried Cranberry Salad

These are the basic steps for making apple cranberry salad . Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, nutrition information etc. Check out Pinterest for more.

STEP 1: COMBINE

First, prepare the fruit and then combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Then stir until combined.

STEP 2: SPRINKLE

Finally, Sprinkle with cinnamon and extra chopped walnuts.

Prep and Storage Tips for Cranberry Apple Salad

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Once prepared, this salad should remain good in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Store in the airtight container in the fridge.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

Of course, you can freeze this apple cranberry salad, however it will change the consistency and textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE DAIRY FREE?

Try using a dairy alternative yogurt such as almond yogurt or cashew yogurt.

CAN I ADD GREENS?

Truly, it is great on top of greens such as romaine lettuce, arugula or spinach. Add a dash of black pepper and red onion.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?

Of course, make a small bowl for one person or make a platter for brunch.

CAN YOU ADD CHEESE TO THE APPLE CRANBERRY SALAD?

Yes, try feta cheese, goat cheese, blue cheese or any other creamy cheese.

A wooden spoon next to a serving platter of the cranberry walnut apple salad.

Expert Tips for Making This Recipe

Add Protein: Try chicken or turkey to this recipe. Or top with some bacon bits.
Short cut tip: This is a gluten free recipe. And can be easily made vegan.
Variation tip: Drizzle with a little honey for an elevated flavor.
Alternate ingredient: Try some orange sections or use a little citrus zest for this dish.

What to Serve with Cranberry Apple Salad

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5 from 3 votes