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Apple Walnut Salad

Crisp and Creamy Apple Walnut Salad for Cozy Fall Days

This Apple Walnut Salad is a delightful celebration of the season with tender mixed greens, sweet-tart apples, and crunchy walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 224
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon optional
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper or pre-ground
For the Salad
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 medium finely diced shallot or red onion
  • 6 cups mixed greens arugula or baby spinach
  • 1 medium sweet-tart apple Honeycrisp or Pink Lady
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries or raisins
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup crumbled fresh goat cheese or feta cheese

Equipment

  • Jar
  • skillet
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a jar, combine the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until well blended.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and toast the walnuts for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and shallot, drizzle with half the dressing, and toss gently.
  4. Slice the apple and arrange on the salads, adding cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese.
  5. Drizzle the remaining dressing and add walnuts on top, gently toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days without dressing. Dress just before serving for maximum freshness.

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