APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute) 2 teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel Salad: 2 large Granny Smith apples, diced into bite-size pieces 2 large Pink Lady apples, (or other sweet apple), diced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 6 medium celery stalks, chopped into small pieces 1 cup lettuce (torn into very small pieces) 3/4 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through. (optional – but so yummy!) In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving time. Place apples in large bowl. Add lemon juice and toss until coated. Add celery to bowl with apples. Refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, toss apples and celery. Add dressing; toss until coated. Sprinkle with walnuts.