Description
This Autumn Apple Salad is a fresh, crisp, and colorful dish packed with seasonal ingredients like apples, nuts, and greens, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a festive side.
Ingredients
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- 2 apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 5 oz mixed greens or arugula
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, cranberries, cheese, nuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Use a mix of red and green apples for color and flavor contrast.
- Toast the nuts for extra crunch and aroma.
- Can be made ahead—just add the dressing and apples right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg