Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Salad with Cinnamon Dressing

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A refreshing salad inspired by the traditional Passover charoset, combining crisp apples and toasted walnuts with a warm cinnamon-honey dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, cored and diced, toasted walnuts, chopped, red grape tomatoes, halved for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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 Mediterranean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 medium diced Granny Smith apples, 1 cup halved red grape tomatoes, 1 cup chopped toasted walnuts, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until the dressing emulsifies.
  3. Step 3: Pour the cinnamon-honey dressing over the apple and walnut mixture, tossing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. Step 4: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld before serving a fresh, crunchy Passover side dish.

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