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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad With Goat Cheese


  • Author: chefcletus
  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant salad featuring crisp apples, tart cranberries, roasted walnuts, and creamy goat cheese, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • Mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
  • 2 Crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup Fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
  • 1 cup Walnuts (toasted)
  • 4 oz Goat cheese (crumbled)
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by rinsing and drying mixed greens and slicing apples into wedges.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Make the dressing by combining olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine the salad in a large bowl with mixed greens, apple wedges, cranberries, and toasted walnuts.
  5. Dress the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients and serve immediately after dressing.

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 5
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: salad, apple salad, cranberry salad, walnut salad, goat cheese