Charoset-Inspired Apple and Date Salad with Walnut Crunch

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A fresh, naturally sweet salad blending diced apples, dates, and walnuts with cinnamon and honey, echoing the classic Passover charoset flavors. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs apple, Medjool dates, chopped walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 peeled and diced medium apples with 1 cup chopped pitted Medjool dates and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp orange zest until smooth and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
  4. Step 4: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving as a refreshing Passover side dish.

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