Crunchy Apple Salad

by Sharon
(Tempe AZ)

This is a delicious and easy salad recipe that we make all the time at our house. It whips up is just 15 minutes and is filled with healthy fiber-rich fruit.

The yogurt makes a light low-fat dressing and the crunchy walnuts are the perfect combination. We have this salad for breakfast sometimes with a hot cup of coffee it's the prefect start to the day, a great side dish with a meal or anytime snack.

Ingredients

6 Tablespoons fat-free sugar-free vanilla yogurt
6 Tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping
1/4 Teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 Medium red apples, chopped
1 Large Granny Smith apple, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, whipped topping and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Add apples and cranberries; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon before serving.

You can add variety to this apple salad by using different flavors of yogurt or low-carb yogurt. Try skipping the whipped topping and adding additional yogurt. Try using almonds instead of walnuts. I use the sliced or slivered almonds and it's fantastic.