Charoset-Spiced Apple and Walnut Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A fresh salad inspired by traditional Passover charoset, combining sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy pomegranate molasses dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Granny Smith apples, cored and diced, walnuts, chopped, ground cinnamon 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 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 medium diced Granny Smith apples and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger over the apple and walnuts, tossing gently to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until fully emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the apple and walnut mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
5. Step 5: Garnish the salad with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves and serve immediately to preserve the apples’ crispness.