Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipe
A fresh and crunchy apple cranberry walnut salad made with crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and a light honey vinaigrette. Perfect for fall, holidays, or an everyday healthy side.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Add mixed greens to a large salad bowl.
- 2. Top with sliced apples, dried cranberries, walnuts, and cheese if using.
- 3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
- 5. Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast walnuts for deeper flavor.
- Swap apples for pears for a seasonal twist.
- Add grilled chicken for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: apple cranberry walnut salad, fall salad, apple walnut salad