Description
A refreshing salad combining sweet apples, tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup feta cheese or goat cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the greens thoroughly and chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, placing them in cold water with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes, then let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, toss the mixed greens, chopped apples, dried cranberries, and cooled walnuts.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine, adding more dressing if desired.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top before serving.
- Taste and adjust flavors before enjoying fresh.
Notes
Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Balance the sweetness and acidity to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, apple salad, cranberry salad, walnut salad, healthy recipe, vegetarian recipe