Recipe Name Light Creamy Apple and Pecan Salad Submitted by jelacroix
Recipe Description This recipe is so cool and refreshing. The crisp sweet apple pairs so nicely with the tangy lemon and cranberry.
Quantity 1 Quantity Unit Medium Mixing Bowl
Prep Time (minutes) 25 Cook Time (minutes) 0 Ready In (minutes) 25
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
4
large (3-1/4" dia) (approx 2 per lb)Apples, 1 Granny Smith and 3 Gala, cored and chopp
1/2
cupcranberries, dried, sweetened
1/2
cup (not packed)Raisins, golden seedless
1
cup (8 fl oz)water
1/4
cupMayonnaise, light
3
tablespoonsYogurt, vanilla, low fat
2
tablespoonssplenda no-calorie sweetener
2
teaspoonsLemon zest
1
tablespoonlemon juice
1
cup, dicedcelery
1/2
cup, choppedpecans, toasted
Steps
Sequence Step
1Bring the water to a boil, remove from heat and stir in raisins and cranberries. Let stand 10 minutes and drain.
2Stir together mayo, yogurt, Splenda, lemon zest and juice in a large bowl.
3Stir in apples, celery, cranberries and raisins. Cover and chill.
4Sprinkle mixture with becans just before serving.