Harvest Apple Walnut Salad: 4 Sensational Fall Bites
A crisp and refreshing fall salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet cider vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 large apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- For the Cider Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apple, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and blue cheese (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Adjust sweetness of vinaigrette to your preference.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg