Cape Cod Chopped Salad Ina Garten Back to Basics
Brighten up your table with Ina Garten’s Cape Cod Chopped Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner! Featuring a crisp medley of mixed baby greens, juicy Granny Smith apple chunks, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Crumbles of creamy blue cheese add an indulgent touch, while the tangy homemade dressing—infused with apple cider vinegar, fresh orange zest, and honey—ties all the components together with a perfect balance of sweet and zesty notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe from "Back to Basics" is a delightful homage to the flavors of Cape Cod, ideal as a standalone meal or alongside your favorite main course. Whether you’re entertaining guests or craving a refreshing salad, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed baby greens
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.75 cup walnuts
- 4 ounces blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, place the mixed baby greens.
2. Core the Granny Smith apple and cut it into thin slices or 1-inch cubes. Add the apple pieces to the salad bowl.
3. Sprinkle the dried cranberries and walnuts over the greens.
4. Crumble the blue cheese and gently scatter it over the top of the salad.
5. To make the dressing, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, honey, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
6. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
7. Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cape Cod Chopped Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2218 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.3 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 48.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1816 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.7 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1042 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2670 mg | 57% | |
*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.
