Best 10 Daddys Apple Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of nostalgia with Daddy's Apple Salad, a classic dish that combines sweet, tart, and creamy flavors to create a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light meal. This beloved salad features crisp Granny Smith apples tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, complemented by the crunch of celery and walnuts, the sweetness of raisins, and the tang of shredded cheddar cheese. Variations of this salad include the addition of pineapple chunks, cooked bacon, or even shredded chicken for a more substantial meal. No matter your preference, Daddy's Apple Salad promises a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely satisfy your taste buds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BIG DADDY'S APPLE COBBLER



Big Daddy's Apple Cobbler image

Learn how to make comforting apple crumble for your next fall soiree with this easy recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Butter, for dish
6 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 lemon, juiced
Ginger Whipped Cream, recipe follows
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup sugar
Pinch salt
Pinch ground ginger
1 egg, beaten
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup candy ginger, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lightly butter a 9 by 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, nutmeg and lemon. Add the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Add all the topping ingredients to a medium bowl and combine well with a wooden spoon, to form a batter. Dollop the batter in various spots on top of the apple mixture. The batter will spread as it bakes. Put the cobbler in the oven and bake until the apples are tender and the crust is colored, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with Ginger Whipped Cream.
  • Add the cream and sugar to a medium bowl. Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the cream until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in the ginger. Cover and chill up to 4 hours before serving.

BIG DADDY POTATO SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed into 1-inch dice
Salt
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 shallots, minced
3 pickled jalapenos, drained and chopped
3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the potatoes to a large pot of cold water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and add salt, to taste. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  • In a large serving bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and mustard with the shallots, jalapenos, parsley and salt and pepper. Add the potatoes and toss them with the mayonnaise mixture.

DAD'S FAVORITE SALAD



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My father always liked this salad, so I shared this recipe with my mom. When she first made it for Dad, he enjoyed it so much he told here to be sure to share the recipe with me. I laughed because he didn't know that I had given the recipe to Mom in the first place. I knew he'd like it.-Judy Long, Limestone, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1 small onion, quartered
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine the first eight ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Arrange greens, onion, eggs and bacon on salad plates; drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

DADDY'S HOLIDAY BEST FRUIT SALAD



Daddy's Holiday Best Fruit Salad image

What a lovely recipe... The crunchy pecans and sweet coconut remind me of the salads I enjoyed in my childhood. This is a sweet treat for all the senses.

Provided by Judith Watson

Categories     Fruit Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) fruit cocktail, in syrup
1 can(s) pears
1 can(s) cling peaches
1 large red delicious apple
1 c chopped pecans
1 can(s) bakers coconut
1 bottle small marachino cherries
1 large naval orange
1 large banana optional
1 can(s) crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • 1. Drain syrup from canned fruits and set aside. Chop apple into medium dice and coat with lemon juice to stop browning. Optional: Slice banana if using. Supreme the orange and cut slices into thirds. Drain juice from cherries and set aside. Half cherries. Mix all ingredients together. Add about a 1/4 cup cherrie juice.
  • 2. If adding banana, coat with lemon juice to keep from browning. Refridgerate before serving. Serve with Cool Whip or Whipped cream.

APPLE & CHEDDAR SALAD



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The cheddar is the perfect complement to the tart apples in this simple, satisfying salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 cups fresh baby spinach
2/3 cup honey Dijon vinaigrette
1 large apple, thinly sliced
2/3 cup salad croutons
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with apple, croutons and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CANDY BAR APPLE SALAD



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This creamy, sweet snickers salad with crisp apple crunch is a real people-pleaser. It makes a lot, which is good, because it will go fast! -Cyndi Fynaardt, Oskaloosa, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 large apples, chopped (about 6 cups)
4 Snickers candy bars (1.86 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, about 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in apples and candy bars. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DADDY'S APPLE SALAD



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Perfect summer salad with grilled pork! Super easy to make! The raisins and celery are optional.

Provided by Juli Profit

Categories     Dessert Salads

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup diced red apple
1 cup diced yellow apple
1 cup halved red grapes
½ cup peanuts
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup raisins
½ cup diced celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Add the vinegar, whisking until dressing is creamy. Add additional vinegar to get creamy consistency, if necessary.
  • Add the apples, grapes, peanuts, marshmallows, raisins and celery to the dressing mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 656.8 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

DADDY'S APPLE SALAD



Daddy's Apple Salad image

Perfect summer salad with grilled pork! Super easy to make! The raisins and celery are optional.

Provided by Juli Profit

Categories     Dessert Salads

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup diced red apple
1 cup diced yellow apple
1 cup halved red grapes
½ cup peanuts
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup raisins
½ cup diced celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Add the vinegar, whisking until dressing is creamy. Add additional vinegar to get creamy consistency, if necessary.
  • Add the apples, grapes, peanuts, marshmallows, raisins and celery to the dressing mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 656.8 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

APPLE SALAD



Apple Salad image

Beverly Little of Marietta, Georgia sent in this delightfully refreshing salad. With only six ingredients, it's simple to assemble and quick to serve. A creamy dressy coasts the crunchy apples, celery and chewy dates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup fat-free whipped topping
1/4 cup chopped dates or raisins
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
4 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

DADDY'S APPLE SALAD



Daddy's Apple Salad image

Perfect summer salad with grilled pork! Super easy to make! The raisins and celery are optional.

Provided by Juli Profit

Categories     Dessert Salads

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup diced red apple
1 cup diced yellow apple
1 cup halved red grapes
½ cup peanuts
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup raisins
½ cup diced celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Add the vinegar, whisking until dressing is creamy. Add additional vinegar to get creamy consistency, if necessary.
  • Add the apples, grapes, peanuts, marshmallows, raisins and celery to the dressing mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 656.8 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Granny Smith apples are the traditional choice for this salad, as they hold their shape well and have a tart flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
  • Cut the apples uniformly: This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing in the salad.
  • Don't overcook the apples: They should be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise: This is the base of the dressing, so it's important to use a brand that you like the taste of.
  • Add some sweetness: Sugar or honey can be added to the dressing to balance out the tartness of the apples.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make apple salad, so feel free to add your own personal touches.

Conclusion:

Apple salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there's an apple salad recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give apple salad a try.

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