Description
Enjoy a vibrant Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad that’s perfect for an easy dinner or a quick healthy meal. This fresh salad recipe makes a wonderful weeknight meal or family dinner with crisp apples, walnuts, and tart cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 57 g Mixed greens spinach and arugula about 2 cups
- 200 g Apple 1 large thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred
- 50 g Walnuts roughly chopped about 1/2 cup
- 40 g Dried cranberries about 1/4 cup
- 30 g Feta cheese crumbled optional about 1/4 cup
- 30 ml Pure maple syrup about 2 tablespoons
- 30 ml Extra virgin olive oil about 2 tablespoons
- 15 ml Apple cider vinegar about 1 tablespoon
- 5 ml Dijon mustard about 1 teaspoon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the mixed greens completely using a salad spinner or clean towels to ensure the dressing will stick.
- Thinly slice the apple just before you mix the salad to keep it from browning and keep the slices consistent.
- If you like, toast the walnuts lightly in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring often to bring out their flavor.
- In a small bowl, whisk the maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper vigorously until smooth and slightly thickened.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the greens, apple slices, walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta if you are using it.
- Pour about half of the dressing evenly over the salad and toss carefully to coat everything, adding more dressing if desired, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Store salad ingredients and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days
- Dress the salad only when ready to eat
- Toast walnuts to improve flavor
- Use pure maple syrup for best results
- To prevent apple slices from browning if prepping ahead, toss them with lemon juice
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320