Apple, Celery and Grape Salad with Roasted Nuts

Description

Enjoy this salad with crackers or in a tortilla wrap too.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons sour cream, light if preferred
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Salad

• 1 cup julienne or diced apple (tart apples are best such as Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp)
• 1 cup sliced celery
• ½ cup red grapes, halved
• ½ cup roasted walnuts and pecans (or nuts of choice)
• 2 endives, sliced lengthwise
• 1 small radicchio, shaved

Instructions

1. Whisk together the yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice.  Season to taste.
2. Place apple, celery, grapes and nuts in a large bowl. Add dressing and mix well.
3. Combine lettuces and arrange in a bowl, top with apple mixture, and serve straight away with some crusty bread.

Variations

Bring a seasonal touch to this recipe:

• Pears and pine nuts
• Papaya and cashews
• Strawberries and pistachios
• Figs and hazelnuts
• Cantaloupe and almonds