Best 6 Moms Apple Salad Recipes

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**Moms' Apple Salad: A Refreshing and Healthy Side Dish**

A delightful blend of sweet, tart, and crunchy textures, Moms' Apple Salad is a classic dish that brings back fond memories of family gatherings and summer picnics. This refreshing and healthy salad features crisp Granny Smith apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins, tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Variations of this classic salad include adding shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, or even pineapple chunks for a tropical twist. Whether served as a side dish at your next barbecue or potluck, or packed for a light and satisfying lunch, Moms' Apple Salad is a timeless recipe that is sure to please everyone.

**Additional Recipes to Explore:**

* **Creamy Cucumber Salad:** This refreshing salad is made with cucumbers, onions, and dill, and tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It's a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.

* **Classic Potato Salad:** This classic picnic staple is made with potatoes, celery, onion, and hard-boiled eggs, tossed in a mayonnaise dressing. It's a crowd-pleaser that is always a hit at potlucks and barbecues.

* **Three-Bean Salad:** This colorful and flavorful salad is made with kidney beans, black beans, and garbanzo beans, tossed in a vinaigrette dressing. It's a healthy and satisfying side dish or vegetarian main course.

* **Broccoli Salad:** This crunchy and flavorful salad is made with broccoli, bacon, raisins, and almonds, tossed in a mayonnaise dressing. It's a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

* **Waldorf Salad:** This classic salad is made with apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, tossed in a mayonnaise dressing. It's a sophisticated and elegant salad that is perfect for a special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DELICIOUS APPLE SALAD



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This yummy fruit salad was a favorite of my great-grandmother's. My family always enjoys it, and I'm happy knowing it's good for them, too. -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cubed apples (1/2 inch)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add celery and marshmallows. Stir in mayonnaise., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOM'S APPLE SALAD



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Odd ingredients, but actually a delicious dish!

Provided by Denishia Marshall

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 c diced apples- your choice, i enjoy fuji.
1 c mayo/miracle whip ( i use miracle whip)
1/2-2/3 c raisins
1 c halved pecans or walnuts, but i prefer pecans for this one.

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat, or for at least a couple of hours. Enjoy!!

CRUNCHY APPLE SALAD



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This old-fashioned salad is part of my favorite meal that Mom used to make. Crunchy apples, celery and walnuts blend well with the creamy mayonnaise. -Julie Pearsall, Union Springs, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large apples, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Add mayonnaise; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MOM'S SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, large diced
1 cucumber, large diced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.

NOT MY MOM'S CARROT/RAISIN/APPLE SALAD



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Make and share this Not My Mom's Carrot/Raisin/Apple Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Apple

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup carrot, grated
1 cup apple, grated (I prefer a tart apple like Granny Smith)
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Heat apple juice to boiling, and let raisins plump in juice for 30 minutes.
  • Grate carrots and apple, and blot the apple between pieces of paper towel to get rid of excess moisture.
  • Drain raisins, reserving juice, and add the raisins to a bowl with the carrot and apple.
  • Whisk honey, vinegar, spices and two teaspoons of the reserved apple juice.
  • Pour over carrot/raisin/apple mixture and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 25.3, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 17.4, Protein 0.7

MOM'S FROZEN FRUIT SALAD



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This fruit salad is a family favorite handed down to me by my mother, Marjorie V. Hutchinson.

Provided by Beth Steinke

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (8.5 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 banana, diced
1 (16.5 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup miniature marshmallows
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add sour cream, sugar, and salt; mix well.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Dip banana pieces into the pineapple juice and place in a bowl. Add cherries, oranges, and the pineapple.
  • Add marshmallows to the cream cheese mixture; fold in the fruit mixture. Grease a fluted tube pan with cooking spray and turn the fruit salad out into the pan.
  • Cover and freeze salad for at least 8 hours. Unmold and let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 122.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a combination of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Don't overcook the apples: You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until they are just starting to soften.
  • Use a creamy dressing: This will help to balance out the tartness of the apples. A mayonnaise-based dressing is a classic choice, but you can also use a yogurt-based dressing or even a vinaigrette.
  • Add some nuts or seeds: This will add some crunch and flavor to the salad. Walnuts, pecans, and sunflower seeds are all good choices.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help to keep the apples crisp and the dressing from becoming too runny.

Conclusion:

Apple salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try.

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