Description
A vibrant salad combining the tang of cranberries, sweet crunch of apples, and rich walnuts. Perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, diced (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach and arugula blend)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the salad greens to the bowl with the apples, cranberries, and walnuts. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cranberry, apple, walnut, healthy, seasonal, vegetarian, quick meal