Apple Walnut Salad
Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of this Apple Walnut Salad, a perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and tang. Crisp mixed greens are topped with juicy apple slices, toasted walnuts, creamy crumbled feta, and bursts of dried cranberries, creating a harmonious medley of fresh textures. A simple yet sophisticated homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together with a subtly sweet and zesty finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this delightful salad is perfect as a light lunch, elegant appetizer, or side dish. Ideal for fall gatherings, healthy eating, or any time you crave a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 2 medium Apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare the mixed greens by placing them into a large salad bowl.
Core and thinly slice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad bowl.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Add the crumbled feta cheese and dried cranberries to the salad bowl.
In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create a smooth dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and crunchy Apple Walnut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.8 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2346 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1226 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
