Mixed Greens Salad with Apples and Maple Walnut Oil Dressing
Brighten up your table with this Mixed Greens Salad with Apples and Maple Walnut Oil Dressing—an elegant, 15-minute recipe bursting with fresh, seasonal flavors! This vibrant salad combines crisp mixed greens, thinly sliced sweet-tart apples, toasted walnuts, and chewy dried cranberries for a medley of textures and tastes. The optional crumbles of goat cheese lend a creamy richness, while the star of the dish—the homemade maple walnut oil dressing—is a harmonious blend of nutty walnut oil, pure maple syrup, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is both simple to prepare and visually stunning. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s the perfect choice for those seeking a healthy, flavorful meal. Keywords: mixed greens salad, maple walnut dressing, apple salad, quick salad recipe, healthy fall salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed greens
- 1 large apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup goat cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Wash and core the apple, then slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Add the apple slices to the bowl with the greens.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool before adding to the salad.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries over the salad greens and apples.
Optional: Crumble the goat cheese over the salad for added creaminess.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the walnut oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Mixed Greens Salad with Apples and Maple Walnut Oil Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.7 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 83.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1394 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.9 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1403 mg | 30% | |
*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.
