Charoset-Inspired Apple and Nut Salad with Cinnamon Dressing

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

A fresh salad inspired by the traditional Passover charoset, combining crisp apples, toasted nuts, and warm cinnamon-honey dressing for a sweet and crunchy side. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, walnuts, red grapes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, cored and diced Granny Smith apples
• 3/4 cup, toasted and roughly chopped walnuts
• 1 cup, halved red grapes
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 diced Granny Smith apples, 1 cup halved red grapes, and 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until smooth and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour the cinnamon dressing over the fruit and nut mixture, tossing gently to coat all pieces evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss once more.
5. Step 5: Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.