Green Salad with Apples Peanuts and Warm Mustard Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Green Salad with Apples, Peanuts, and Warm Mustard Dressing—a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Crisp mixed greens are paired with juicy slices of apple and the satisfying crunch of salted roasted peanuts, creating a delightful blend of textures. The star of the dish is the warm mustard dressing, made with apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and a touch of garlic, infusing every bite with rich, cozy flavors. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a stunning side dish, or a healthy option for holiday gatherings. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and bold flavor, it’s a must-try recipe for salad lovers seeking something truly special.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 2 medium Apple (preferably sweet and crisp, like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup Salted roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 small Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly, then transfer them to a large salad bowl.
2. Core the apples and slice them thinly (no need to peel unless you prefer). Add the apple slices to the bowl of greens.
3. Sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the salad greens and apples for added crunch.
4. To make the warm mustard dressing, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
5. Once the oil is warm (but not smoking), whisk in the apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the ingredients are combined and the dressing is warm, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove the dressing from the heat and allow it to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
7. Drizzle the warm mustard dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
8. Serve the salad immediately, either as individual portions or in a large serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.6 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 433 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.4 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 526 mg | 11% | |
*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.
