Description
This apple walnut salad is a refreshing and crisp side dish featuring a mix of fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for fall or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese.
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for more flavor complexity.
- Toast the walnuts to enhance their flavor.
- Add grilled chicken to turn this into a main dish.
- Substitute feta or blue cheese if preferred over goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
