Charoset-Spiced Apple and Walnut Salad

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

A refreshing salad combining sweet apples, toasted walnuts, and warm spices reminiscent of traditional Passover charoset flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs red apples, toasted walnuts, honey 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

• 3 medium, cored and diced red apples
• 1 cup, roughly chopped toasted walnuts
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 medium diced red apples and 1 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the dressing over the apple and walnut mixture and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the salad and toss again lightly.
5. Step 5: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enhance the refreshing texture.