- 3/4 cup mixed dried berries and cherries (red tart cherries, cranberries, blueberries and strawberries)
- 2 1/2 cups cored and cubed Red Delicious or Gala apples
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- 2/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Place mixed berries and cherries in a small bowl. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the fruit. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. If necessary, cut large strawberries into smaller pieces.
- Meanwhile, place apples in large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss until coated. Add celery, walnuts and drained fruit.
- Stir together mayonnaise, sugar and ginger. Add mayonnaise mixture to apple mixture; toss until apple mixture is evenly coated.
- Cover and chill about 30 minutes before serving.