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Japanese Apple Salad
This crunchy and tart Japanese Apple Salad with raisins is inspired by my mom‘s recipe. I use sweet Meyer lemon and plain yogurt to add tang to the creamy dressing for this light and refreshing side dish. It‘s so quick and easy to make!
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 4 Fuji apples
- 2–3 ribs celery
- ⅓ cup raisins
For the Dressing
- 6 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise (or substitute American mayo + 2 tsp white vinegar + 1 tsp sugar and whisk to dissolve the sugar; you can make homemade Japanese mayo)
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or 1 Tbsp regular lemon juice)
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1½ Tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing: 6 Tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise, 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 1½ Tbsp milk.
- Cut 4 Fuji apples into thin slices, then cut the slices into small pieces.
- Keep the apples in salted water (add 1 tsp salt to a big bowl of water) for 1–2 minutes to prevent browning. Drain and dry the apple pieces with a clean kitchen towel.
- Slice 2–3 ribs celery into small pieces.
- Add the apples, celery, and ⅓ cup raisins to the dressing and toss together. Keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Cup of Yum
To Store
- You can keep the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
181IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 181IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.