Charoset Apple-Walnut Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A fresh salad inspired by Passover charoset, featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a bright pomegranate molasses dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, celery stalks, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, cored and diced Granny Smith apples
• 2, thinly sliced celery stalks
• 1/2 cup, toasted and chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 medium diced Granny Smith apples, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to combine until the salad is evenly coated and vibrant.
4. Step 4: Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing Passover side dish.