Instructions:
- In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the diced apples, celery, grapes, pecans, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes:
- Enjoy this salad with a variety of crisp apples. Try experimenting with different types to find your favorite combination.
- Feel free to use your preferred seedless grapes, sliced in half, as a substitute for red grapes.
- You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, or sunflower seeds if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This salad does not freeze well.
