Apple Raisin Salad Recipe

Delight your taste buds with this refreshing Apple Raisin Salad! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch, this vibrant salad combines sweet apples and plump raisins with a creamy, tangy dressing. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it's a crowd-pleasing recipe you'll want to make again and again.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 194.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.8 (8 Reviews)
Apple Raisin Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Apple Raisin Salad

  • Apple
  • 4 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • zest of 1 orange
  • a pinch of paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Seedless Raisin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

How to Make Apple Raisin Salad

  1. Soak 1/2 cup raisins in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the raisins and let them cool completely in the refrigerator.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded green cabbage, 2 medium apples (cored and diced), the chilled raisins, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of paprika until smooth and creamy.
  5. Gently toss the chilled cabbage, apples, raisins, and nuts with the mayonnaise dressing.
  6. Sprinkle with the zest of 1 orange before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

6g

Carbs

9g