Description
A delightful and refreshing Apple Walnut Salad with a flavorful Maple Dijon Vinaigrette. This salad combines a mix of greens with crisp apples, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
For the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the maple Dijon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
