Description
A delightful salad featuring crisp apples, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- Mixed greens (or baby spinach or arugula)
- 2 tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp apples
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the greens under cold water and spin them dry.
- Core and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
- Soak dried cranberries in warm water for a few minutes to plump them up.
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Toss the greens, apples, cranberries, and walnuts in a large bowl, then drizzle with dressing and mix gently.
- Crumble goat cheese over the salad.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
Notes
Fresh, seasonal ingredients enhance flavor. Avoid overdressing and let the salad sit briefly after dressing to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, autumn salad, healthy salad, apple salad, cranberry salad, family favorite