Apple Salad

Name: Apple Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fresh, crunchy and full of texture, this apple salad comes together in just 15 minutes for a quick lunch or the perfect potluck dish.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 140 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.

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

Recipe Creator

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