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Ensalada De Manzana Apple Salad Recipe

Delight your family this Christmas or New Year's Eve with this festive Ensalada De Manzana! This traditional Mexican apple salad is a sweet and refreshing dessert that's incredibly easy to make. Kids adore its simple, delicious flavors. We recommend using crisp, balanced apples like Gala or Golden Delicious, but feel free to experiment! This recipe is perfect for adding a touch of festive flair to your holiday celebrations.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 355.2 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ensalada De Manzana Apple Salad

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How to Make Ensalada De Manzana Apple Salad

  1. Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples (Gala or Golden Delicious recommended) into ½-inch pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced apples with ½ cup of raisins, ¼ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans, and the zest of 1 orange.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup of water, ½ cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lime juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool slightly.
  5. Pour the cooled syrup over the apple mixture, ensuring all the fruit is coated.
  6. Gently stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy! Add more syrup if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

114g

Fat

43g

Carbs

13g

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