Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
A refreshing Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad featuring greens, apples, walnuts, and a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- nonstick pan
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups spring greens a mix of arugula and baby spinach
- 1 unit red apple
- 1 unit green apple
- 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 4-6 strips bacon cooked and chopped (optional)
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1 cup apple juice
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil
Candied Walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Core and chop apples into thin slices or 1 inch chunks. Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, bacon (if using) and cranberries together in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients or combine in a jar and shake vigorously. Toss with salad immediately before serving. Enjoy!
Candied Walnuts
- Line a baking sheet with greased parchment or a nonstick baking mat. In a medium nonstick pan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar.
- Once butter is melted, stir in the walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Continue to stir until walnuts are well coated. Remove from heat and immediately spread walnuts out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
Poppy seed or balsamic dressing also works well. Candying the walnuts is optional; feel free to use raw, toasted, or substitute with other nuts like pecans.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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