Greens Apple and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Greens Apple and Walnut Salad—a delightful blend of crisp, fresh flavors and wholesome textures. Featuring a base of vibrant mixed greens, this salad is brought to life with sweet apple slices, crunchy toasted walnuts, tangy crumbled feta, and chewy dried cranberries. A homemade apple cider vinaigrette, sweetened with honey and infused with Dijon mustard, ties it all together beautifully. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or elegant starter, this salad is not only quick to prepare in just 15 minutes but also a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Healthy, refreshing, and full of seasonal charm, it’s a must-try recipe for anyone looking to impress with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 medium Apple (such as Gala or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Toast the walnuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add the walnuts, and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the apples: Core the apple and slice it thinly into wedges or matchsticks, depending on your preference. Optionally, toss the slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Set aside.
Assemble the salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, apple slices, toasted walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, and dried cranberries.
Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve: Divide the salad into individual bowls or plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1774 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.0 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1814 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.5 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1376 mg | 29% | |
*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.
