Here’s a fresh, crunchy, and lightly sweet Apple and Peas Salad—great as a side dish or light lunch 🍎🥗
🍎 Apple and Peas Salad
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), diced
- 1 ½ cups green peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/3 cup shredded cheddar or crumbled feta (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients
- Dice apples and add a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Thaw peas and pat dry if using frozen.
- Make dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Combine salad
- In a large bowl, gently mix apples, peas, onion, cheese, and nuts.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss lightly to coat.
- Chill & serve
- Refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
💡 Tips
- For a lighter version, use half mayo and half Greek yogurt.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken, ham, or sandwiches.
If you’d like, I can also share a Southern-style creamy version, a vinaigrette-based version, or a kid-friendly sweeter version.
