Description
This Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad is a crisp, colorful, and nutritious dish perfect for fall or holiday gatherings. Featuring apples, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, and a sweet-tangy dressing, it’s an easy and elegant salad for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and dry the greens. Slice apples into thin wedges or matchsticks.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, cranberries, and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad to coat evenly. Serve immediately with optional cheese garnish.
Notes
- Apple tips: Use Honeycrisp for sweetness or Granny Smith for tartness.
- Make ahead: Store dressing and salad components separately. Assemble just before serving.
- Vegan version: Replace honey with maple syrup or agave.
- Protein boost: Add grilled chicken, turkey, or crumbled bacon.
- Cheese option: Top with feta, blue cheese, or goat cheese for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad, Autumn Salad, Thanksgiving Salad, Holiday Salad Recipe, Healthy Fall Salads, Fresh Apple Salad