Easy Apple Salad
Fruits have important nutrients like folate (folic acid), vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Eating fruit as a part of a healthy diet can reduce the risk of some diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 cup celery, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water, chopped
- 4 apples, gently rubbed under cold running water, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup raisins*
- ¼ cup dried cranberries*
- ¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a medium bowl, combine celery, apples, raisins, and dried cranberries.
- In a separate small bowl, stir together yogurt and lemon juice.
- Add the yogurt mixture and walnuts, if desired, to the fruit. Mix well and serve.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to four days.
Notes:
*You can use all raisins or all dried cranberries if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor
