Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Passover Salad

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A refreshing salad inspired by the traditional Passover charoset, combining sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices for a festive side dish. This middle eastern-inspired passover ready in about 15 minutes pairs medium apple, peeled and diced, walnuts, chopped, sweet red wine (or grape juice) 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 diced medium peeled apples with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  2. Step 2: Pour 2 tablespoons sweet red wine and 1 tablespoon lemon juice over the apples and walnuts, stirring gently to coat.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon honey, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is evenly spiced and sweetened.
  4. Step 4: Fold in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to add a fresh herbal note, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Passover Salad take to make?

Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Passover Salad?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep walnuts, chopped from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Passover Salad?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Passover Salad for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Passover Salad?

Middle Eastern passover like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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