Charoset-Inspired Apple and Walnut Salad with Spiced Red Wine Vinaigrette

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

A fresh salad combining diced apples and toasted walnuts with a spiced red wine vinaigrette inspired by traditional Passover charoset flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, diced, toasted walnuts, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped 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 cups Granny Smith apples, diced
• 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups diced Granny Smith apples, 1 cup toasted chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the spiced vinaigrette over the apple and walnut mixture and toss gently until all pieces are evenly coated and glistening.
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.