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    25 Apple Salad Recipes: Side Dishes, Desserts + More!

    By: Jessica · Posted: May 31, 2023 · Updated: Dec 9, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Whether you’re looking for a side dish, dessert, or even salad recipes to use with apples, I think you’ll love these apple salad recipes that I’ve gathered for you!

    In the Fall, it’s easy to have a plentiful supply of apples, but the lovely part of recipes using apples is that apples can be found all year long to help keep your kitchen full of yummy recipes so these ideas should come in handy no matter when you’re finding them!

    Post originally published in August 2018, updated in May 2023.

    Collage of apple salad recipes with text overlay.

     

    Here you’ll find salads with apples, dessert dishes, and side dishes that are perfect for dinner or even to make for the potluck gathering that you’re attending soon!

    25 Apple Salad Recipes

    Cool Whip Fruit Salad  

    This fruity salad has the best cool and creamy dressing. Use cool whip and canned fruit with marshmallows. Add some fresh apples to give this salad a crispy texture that is delicious.

    Apple Raspberry Spring Mix

    Add berries and apples to  a simple spring mix for a fruity twist on a classic. You can make a meal of this or serve it on the side.

    Apple Salad with a Creamy Yogurt and Pudding Dressing

    The creamy yogurt and pudding dressing combined with the crunchiness of apples is a combo that’s hard to resist.

    Snickers Apple Salad

    This dessert salad has so much going for it! It has apples to make it a little healthier, but it has plenty of Snickers candy mixed in to keep it sweet and delicious!

    Pecan apple salad on plate next to fork and napkin.

    Harvest Chicken Salad

    Adding chicken and apples to a salad is one way to make for a fulfilling and healthy meal. This has a great combination of ingredients for unbeatable texture and flavor.

    Spinach Salad with Apple

    This apple salad has crunchy apples and nuts, and creamy cheese and healthy greens for a great meal.

    Arugula Apple Salad

    This simple salad is so satisfying! Make this with apples and arugula and be sure to add goat cheese and walnuts for texture and flavor.

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

    Shaved brussels sprouts and apples make such a good combination for a healthy salad. Serve this for lunch or dinner that hits the spot and doesn’t weigh you down.

    grapes, apples, and walnuts atop greens

    Blue Cheese, Grape and Apple Salad

    Blue cheese, apples and grapes are such a good combination for a salad. Make this to enjoy for lunch, or serve it with grilled meat for dinner.

    Chicken Apple Salad

    Chicken and apples go together great in this easy and tasty salad. Make this for a fast and flavorful lunch you can pop in a picnic basket for a great summer meal.

    Fall Harvest Salad

    This salad has the best harvest flavors in every bite. With maple roasted squash, crispy apples, dried berries and a great dressing, this salad has a little something for everyone.

    Cucumber apple salad in bowl.

    Apple Cucumber Salad

    Make an apple salad with refreshing cucumbers for a unique and delicious flavor that pairs well with so many main meals.

    Classic Waldorf Salad

    Waldorf salad is a potluck staple. This recipe turns out perfectly every time for a crowd pleasing side or dessert option.

    Chopped apple salad.

    Apple Melon Pineapple Salad

    This fruity salad has all of the best flavors for a filling and refreshing healthy meal. This is great for a summer lunch to share with friends.

    Spinach Apple Salad

    Spinach and apples make for a delicious and easy combination for a healthy salad. You will love the crispy apples with walnuts and goat cheese.

    Apple salad in bowl with berries.

    Pomegranate and Brussels Sprouts Salad

    This salad starts with brussels sprouts sliced thin, and adds crunchy nuts, juicy pomegranate and crisp apples to make a really good salad with plenty of honey mustard dressing!

    Rainbow Broccoli Salad

    Bring the colors of the rainbow to the table with this crunchy and delicious salad. It has plenty of apples, broccoli, nuts, carrots and grapes to offer a medley of tasty flavors for your next potluck or party.

    Apple chicken walnut salad on lettuce leaves.

    Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

    Adding fruit and nuts is an easy way to make your chicken salad pop with great flavor. This will be a favorite fall lunch that is easy to meal prep ahead of time.

    Walnut apple salad on plate.

    Walnut Salad

    Walnuts are the star of this salad, but it has plenty of apples, greens and onions to give it texture, crunch and so much flavor!

    Simple Cabbage and Apple Salad

    Simple is always a good idea on a busy night. This recipe uses cabbage and apples to make a great side for grilled meats, or sandwiches.

    Green apple salad in bowl.

    Apple Gorgonzola Salad

    You can skip the trip to Buca di Beppo and get the iconic flavors of their apple gorgonzola salad at home with this easy to recreate dish.

    Apple salad with avocado - Harvest salad.

    Pomegranate and  Apple Harvest Salad

    Pecans, apples, avocado and pomegranate make this salad burst with fresh flavor in every bite.

    Cranberry Apple Salad

    Cranberries and apples come together to make a fresh and flavorful salad that you can serve all fall long for the best healthy lunches.

    Broccoli apple salad in bowl next to apples.

    Broccoli Apple Salad 

    Crispy apples, crunchy broccoli, and plenty of dressing come together in under 15 minutes to make a colorful and flavorful salad.

    Arugula and apple salad.

    Fall Panzanella Salad 

    This fresh salad has ample fall flavors in an easy to assemble form. You will want to pack this and take it along on a picnic with someone special on a pretty fall day.

    Apple salad in platter.

    Fall Harvest Salad

    Thinly sliced apples atop of leafy green lettuce with nuts, cheese and dressing make for a salad that captures the best flavors of the fall harvest in one easy to make salad.

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    1. Kelly Anthony says

      August 21, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Thank you so much for including one of my recipes in your roundup! They all sound delicious. Apples are so perfectly fitted to top off our salads, aren’t they?! 😉 Sharing now!

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      • Jessica says

        August 21, 2018 at 2:45 pm

        Aw, you’re so welcome and thank YOU for popping over and sharing! 🙂 I couldn’t agree more… apples and “salad” just go together! 🙂

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    2. Gloria says

      August 20, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      Thanks so much for including my FALL FLAVOURS SALAD in this delicious collection of recipes. I will be sure to share via social media.

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      • Jessica says

        August 21, 2018 at 11:51 am

        Thank YOU for coming by to check it all out, and for sharing! 🙂 XO

        Reply

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