Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Creamy Cinnamon Apple and Walnut Fruit Salad, a seasonal favorite perfect for any occasion! This refreshing salad combines crisp, sweet apples with tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a luscious cinnamon cream cheese dressing. Whether served as a light dessert or as a vibrant side dish, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests. With its creamy texture and harmonious blend of flavors, it’s an ideal choice for gatherings, holiday meals, or simply as a nutritious snack. Prepare it quickly in just 20 minutes for a delightful treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs crisp sweet apples (Gala, Jazz, or Golden Delicious)
- 1 (8 oz) pkg Neufchatel cheese
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 (8 oz) pkg light sour cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip together Neufchatel cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until light and fluffy. Add sour cream and blend well.
- Combine cold water and lemon juice in another bowl. Dice apples into cubes and soak in the lemon water to prevent browning.
- Drain the apples and transfer them to a large bowl. Add walnuts and cranberries.
- Gently fold in the chilled dressing until evenly coated. Garnish with remaining walnuts and cranberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg