Apple Salad with Grapes & Pecans
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 4 large Honeycrisp apples (cubed (see notes))
- 2 ribs celery (thinly sliced)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup seedless red grapes (halved)
- In a large mixing bowl, coat the cubed apples with freshly squeezed lemon juice to prevent browning and preserve their crisp texture.
- In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together the mayonnaise and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the prepared apples, celery slices, halved grapes, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries to the mayonnaise mixture.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until evenly coated and well distributed throughout the salad.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors and ensure a chilled presentation.