Description
A refreshing apple walnut salad featuring crisp greens, sweet-tart apples, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries, all tossed in a tangy maple Dijon vinaigrette. Perfect as a side or light lunch.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 medium apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala)
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
- For the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully combined.
- Arrange mixed greens in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.
- Top with sliced apples, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle with the maple Dijon vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or roasted chickpeas for extra protein.
- Use pears instead of apples for a sweeter twist.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
- Keep vinaigrette and salad components separate for best storage.
- Use lemon juice instead of vinegar for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
