If you are doing some last minute entertaining or need to bring a dish to pass at a holiday party, this Apple Pecan Salad is easy to throw together and uses ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.
Apple Pecan Salad
- Prep Time: 15m
- Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 8 apples, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Combine apples through coconut in a large bowl and set aside.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over salad.
The verdict: This is called a salad but is definitely a dessert. So sweet, the raisins and peanut butter complement the apples beautifully. And the pecans add a nice crunch. A perfect dish to pass.
Looking for more last minute holiday entertaining recipes? Check out the links below!
Beverages
- Gluten Free Holiday Mocha by Gluten Free Crumbley
- The Frenchy by Books n’ Cooks
Breakfast
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread by Ruffles & Truffles
- Chocolate Cranberry Mini Muffins by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Appetizers
- Cauliflower-Apple Melts by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Chimichurri Bread by What Smells So Good?
- Everything Cream Cheese Balls by Magnolia Days
- Mini Party Crab Cakes by Food Lust People Love
- Holiday Bruschetta by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Lobster Salad in Puff Pastry Cups by The Weekend Gourmet
- Potato Kimchi Bacon Bites by kimchi MOM
- Quick Crab Stuffed Mushrooms by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Scallops with Cranberry Bacon Jam by Caroline’s Cooking
- Shrimp and Artichoke Crostini by Monica’s Table
- Spanakopita Bites by Casa de Crews
- Tortellini Caprese Bites by The Freshman Cook
- Tropical Cocktail Wings by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Main Dishes
- Bean, Escarole, & Sausage Soup by Get the Good Stuff
- Chicken Cacciatore Pronto by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Easy Chicken Fried Rice by Feeding Big
- Swedish Meatballs by Palatable Pastime
Side Dishes
- Apple Pecan Salad by Wholistic Woman
- Bourbon Glazed Sweet Potatoes by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Healthier Hoppin’ John by Cooking Chat
- Italian Sausage & Broccoli Rabe Stuffing by The Food Hunter’s Guide to Cuisine
Desserts
- 4-Ingredient Double Chocolate Christmas Fudge by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Bananas Foster Bread Pudding by Wallflour Girl
- Dark Chocolate Coconut Pecan Cups by PancakeWarriors
- Frangelico French Silk Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Holiday Pie Crust Cookies by Rhubarb and Honey
- Peppermint Bark Pretzels by Pies and Plots
- Red Velvet Eggnog Cheesecake Trifle by The Crumby Cupcake
- Santa Cookies by NinjaBaker.com
- Skillet Cookies by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- White Chocolate Covered Gingerbread OREOS by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
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YUM! This looks so delicious!
This salad dessert thing looks so yum! I really don’t mind calling it a salad! 🙂
Do you make your own mayo?
I have, but not on a regular basis. I haven’t quite mastered it.