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Apples are one of autumn’s best treats.  If you are lucky enough to live near an apple orchard that is open to the general public, plan a day trip and enjoy the sensation of picking your own apples.  Go early and bring along a picnic lunch to enjoy after you’ve plucked your apples.  There is nothing like enjoying a cool autumn picnic with a dessert of apples fresh off the tree.  Once you are home again, you can put those apples to good use, making applesauce or an apple crisp, or you can try this delightful recipe for a delicious and refreshing salad.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups diced red apples
• ½ cup reduced fat mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 cups green grapes
• 2 Tbsp. light sour cream
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• ½ tsp. salt    
• ½ cup chopped dates
• ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice.  Add grapes, celery and dates.  In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, honey, sour cream and salt; mix well.  Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat.  Stir in the walnuts.  Serve right away.  Makes 8 servings.  One serving equals approximately 220 calories.

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