Apple Cherry Salad With Pecans

This nutrient-rich version of the Apple Waldorf Salad contains more apples (with the skin on for increased nutrients and fiber) and the latest superfood fruit: dried cherries. Dried tart cherries contain anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants.

Scientific research indicates that they may provide anti-inflammatory properties, help control diabetes and reduce heart disease and cancer risk. A lighter, reduced-fat mayonnaise keeps the fat under control.

Apple Cherry Salad With Pecans Recipe

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook time: 10 minutes

    Yield: Serves 12

Apple Cherry Salad With Pecans Recipe Ingredients

    4 large Fuji, Gala or Honeycrisp apples, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes

    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

    1¼ cups dried tart cherries

    1 cup thinly sliced celery

    ½ cup finely chopped red onion

    ½ cup light mayonnaise

    1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Apple Cherry Salad With Pecans

    1. Mix chopped apples with lemon juice and lemon zest in large bowl.

    2. Add cherries, celery and red onion; toss.

    3. Mix in light mayonnaise.

    4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

    5. Add chopped pecans right before serving; stir well.

Nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 200

Protein: 1g (2%)

Carbohydrate: 31g (62%)

Fat: 8g (36%)

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 3mg

Sodium: 90mg

Calcium: 21mg

Iron: 0.5mg

Vitamin A: 350 IU

Vitamin C: 6mg

Fiber: 4g

Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices.

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