Nutty Apple Salad
Brighten up your plate with the irresistible Nutty Apple Salad, a perfect blend of crunch, sweetness, and creaminess that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. Featuring crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, mixed salad greens, and a delightful medley of walnuts, almonds, and dried cranberries, this recipe offers a tantalizing contrast of textures. The creamy dressing, made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and a hint of cinnamon, brings just the right balance of tangy and sweet flavors, while crumbled feta adds a savory twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal as a fresh lunch option or an elegant side dish for gatherings. Packed with nutrients and bursting with fall-inspired flavors, Nutty Apple Salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 apple (any crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and core the apples, then chop them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped apples, walnuts, almonds, and dried cranberries.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Nutty Apple Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 402 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*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.
