Granny Smith Apple Salad Recipes

GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the apples, undrained pineapple, raisins, pecans and sour cream.
• Mix well and add sugar to taste.
• Serve chilled.

CELERY LOVERS' SALAD WITH GRANNY SMITH APPLES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet and set aside to cool.
• Trim the celery leaves off the head, chopping enough to measure 1 cup. Set aside.
• Thinly slice the celery stalks on the diagonal.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the celery stalks with the romaine lettuce, spinach and onion crescents.
• In a small, non-reactive bowl combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard and honey. With a whisk, gradually mix in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Peel and core the apples. Cut into quarters, then each quarter cut into 2 wedges. Thinly slice crosswise into triangle shapes. Toss the apples with some fresh lemon juice to stop them from browning.
• Combine the celery, celery leaves, and apples with the romaine, spinach and onions.
• Sprinkle salad with the toasted walnuts. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BLACK BEAN AND GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Scrape into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.