Description
A fresh and vibrant Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad featuring mixed greens, sweet apples, dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and tangy feta cheese, tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Perfectly suited for a light lunch or a festive fall side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 large apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied or toasted walnuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens, thinly sliced apple, dried cranberries, candied or toasted walnuts, crumbled feta or goat cheese, and thinly sliced red onion. Gently toss to mix the components evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress and Serve: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all the salad ingredients evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
- For a heartier main course, add grilled chicken or roasted turkey to the salad.
- To make this salad dairy-free, omit the cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- You can swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for variety.
