Description
This Apple Walnut Salad is a delightful mix of crisp apples, toasted walnuts, tangy cheese, and sweet cranberries, all tossed in a simple yet flavorful dressing. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it a refreshing and satisfying salad option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 medium apples (sliced thin, any variety)
- 6 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1/2 cup walnuts (toasted)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced apples, mixed greens, toasted walnuts, crumbled cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sliced celery or pumpkin seeds.
- Use blue cheese for a bolder flavor.
- Granny Smith apples add tartness, while Honeycrisp or Fuji add sweetness.
- To make ahead, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
