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A scoop of Apple Salad on a blue and white plate with a fork resting on the side.

Creamy Apple Salad

This Creamy Apple Salad is made with crisp apples, pecans and golden raisins tossed in cinnamon cream cheese dressing. This colorful salad is easy to put together and is prefect snacking anytime of year or serving at your holiday gatherings.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Apple Salad, Creamy Apple Salad, Fall Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 274 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound red apples
  • 1 pound green apples
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups cold water

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl use an electric hand mixer on high speed to cream together the cream cheese, brown sugar and cinnamon until it reaches a light, fluffy texture. About 3 minutes.
  2. Add the vanilla and sour cream and blend until combined.
  3. In a large bowl combine the lemon juice with water and set it aside.
  4. Core the apples and then chop them into 1/2 inch to 1 inch pieces. As you are cutting transfer the apples into the lemon water.
  5. Drain the chopped apples from the water and pat dry with paper towels.
  6. Add the most of apples, pecans, and golden raisins to the cream cheese mixture. Reserve some of the raisins and pecans for garnishing the top of the salad.
  7. Toss in the mixture until evenly coated. Garnish with reserved raisins and pecans. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • If you prefer to make this with greek yogurt swap the 8 oz. cream cheese for 1 cup greek yogurt.
  • You can make the cream cheese mixture a up to a day in advance. Store the mixture in the fridge until ready to serve. Do not cut the apples until you are ready to serve as they will become soft and soggy is left in the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Apple Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 274 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 70mg3%
Potassium 270mg8%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 420IU8%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.