Mixed Apple Salad Over Greens
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Mixed Apple Salad Over Greens, a refreshing medley of crisp Honeycrisp and tart Granny Smith apples paired with tender mixed salad greens. Enhanced by the crunch of pecans, the sweet-tangy pop of dried cranberries, and the creamy richness of crumbled goat cheese, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. A simple, homemade apple cider vinaigrette made with olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard ties everything together for an irresistible burst of freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful dish makes a show-stopping side or light main course—ideal for busy weeknights and elegant gatherings alike. Perfectly seasonal and bursting with nutrients, this apple salad is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Honeycrisp apple
- 1 whole Granny Smith apple
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.33 cup Crumbled goat cheese
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash both the Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples thoroughly and pat them dry.
Core the apples and slice them into thin wedges or bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, apple slices, pecans, and dried cranberries.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.7 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 738 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.2 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1280 mg | 27% | |
*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.
