Charoset-Inspired Apple-Walnut Passover Salad

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

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A refreshing Passover salad blending sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant cinnamon for a modern take on the traditional charoset. This Middle Eastern-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, Chopped walnuts, Honey 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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Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup Chopped walnuts
2 tbsp Honey
1 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Raisins
1 tsp finely grated Orange zest

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 medium peeled and diced Granny Smith apples with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/4 cup raisins.
Step 2: Drizzle 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the mixture, then sprinkle 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1 tsp finely grated orange zest; gently toss everything to coat evenly.
Step 3: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the apples to soften slightly before serving.