Dessert for 6
Mexican Apple Pecan Salad
Red apples, celery, raisins, and pecans are mixed with a tangy creamy dressing and chilled before serving.
Typical price
$4.57for 4 servings
$1.14 per serving$4.57 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDessertsNo-cookFallSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.79Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.25 | $0.38Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 3 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Cherries$4.99/lb typical | a little | $0.37Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.85 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lime juice or 2 tsps. of lime juice
- 1 lb red apples
- 2/3 cup celery
- 2/3 cups raisins
- 1/2 cup mexican cream or sour cream
- 2/3 cups pecans
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 8 cherries for garnish (optional)
- 6 sprigs curly parsley for garnish (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Core and chop the apples, then fold them into the dressing.
- Stir in the celery, raisins, and pecans until coated.
- Chill the salad for 20 minutes, then add the cherries and parsley if using.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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