Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Salad with Honey Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A fresh salad reimagining the Passover charoset with crisp apples, toasted walnuts, and a sweet honey-lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, toasted walnuts, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 into 1/2-inch pieces Granny Smith apples
• 1 cup, roughly chopped toasted walnuts
• 2, finely chopped celery stalks
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 diced Granny Smith apples, 1 cup toasted and roughly chopped walnuts, and 2 finely chopped celery stalks.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and well blended.
3. Step 3: Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss lightly again before serving immediately for a crisp, sweet, and aromatic salad.