Curried Apple Salad

Curried Apple Salad is a refreshing, creamy side dish that combines crisp, sweet apples with a tangy, spiced mayonnaise or yogurt-based dressing. It typically includes ingredients like celery, raisins, and nuts, and is a popular potluck staple in the United States, particularly in the Midwest and South.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally moderate in carbohydrates from the fruit and added sugars, with a significant amount of fat from the creamy dressing and nuts. It provides a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	180 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin K	15 µg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Folate	30 µg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish is a classic example of a mid-20th century American 'salad,' which often featured sweet and savory combinations with mayonnaise-based dressings. The addition of curry powder introduces a warm, aromatic spice that was a popular way to add 'exotic' flavor to home cooking during that era.