Description
This Apple Salad is a delightful mix of fresh apples, mixed greens, crunchy nuts, sweet cranberries, and tangy cheese, all tossed in a light and flavorful dressing. It’s a perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 large apples (thinly sliced, any crisp variety)
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, mixed greens, toasted nuts, dried cranberries, crumbled cheese, 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 emulsified.
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To keep apples from browning, toss them in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or turkey for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
