This easy, creamy apple salad recipe is a wonderful side for any gathering. It is sweet, crunchy and perfect on any buffet table. Made with fresh apples, fragrant celery, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy walnuts, tangy lemon juice and earthy spices, this salad is naturally gluten-free and perfectly kid-friendly.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: Not specified
  • Total time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American, World

Ingredients

  • 2 to 2.25 cups or (320 grams) apples (- chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons celery stick (- chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons grated radish (- optional)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or add as required)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (- vegan or eggless)
  • 2 pinches ground cinnamon ((cinnamon powder))
  • 2 pinches grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper (or ground black pepper)
  • 5 tablespoons (or 8 to 9) walnuts (- chopped (lightly toasted))
  • salt (as per taste)
  • 1 tablespoon celery (- chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon walnuts (- chopped)

Method

  1. Place the peeled and chopped apples in a mixing bowl. Add grated radish, if using.
  2. Add lemon juice and mix very well.
  3. Add chopped walnuts and chopped celery.
  4. Add the mayonnaise. Season with ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg and crushed black pepper.
  5. Mix very well. You're ready to enjoy!
  6. Serve apple salad garnished with some chopped celery and chopped walnuts.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.