Creamy Apple-and-Pecan Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 apples (1 Granny Smith and 3 Gala apples), cored and chopped
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

1. 1. Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in dried cranberries and raisins. Let stand 10 minutes, and drain.
2. 2. Stir together mayonnaise and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in apples, celery, cranberries, and raisins. Cover and chill. Sprinkle apple mixture with pecans just before serving.