Description
A vibrant fall salad featuring crisp apples, tart cranberries, and rich walnuts, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups baby spinach or mixed salad greens
- 2 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Feta or goat cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prepare your salad base by rinsing and drying your greens, then placing them in a large serving bowl.
- Core and slice your apples into thin wedges. Toss them briefly in a mixture of lemon juice and water to prevent browning.
- Add the dried cranberries over the greens and sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top.
- Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, and the juice of one lemon in a jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until well mixed.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
- Crumble cheese over the top just before serving if desired.
Notes
Enjoy the salad right away for the freshest taste. Prepare components ahead of time and keep the dressing separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: salad, autumn, healthy, apple, cranberry, walnut, thanksgiving