Apple Walnut Salad Recipe
Crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, fresh greens, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette come together to create this delicious Apple Walnut Salad. Every bite offers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures, making it an ideal side dish for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or casual lunches.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 694kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 2 Honeycrisp apples cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup Feta cheese crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups walnut halves
- 1 1/2 cups croutons buttery
Salad Dressing
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard and maple syrup and whisk to combine. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, apple slices, and walnuts.Toss gently with 2/3 of the vinaigrette.
- Add the crumbled Feta and croutons, and toss gently again until just combined.
- Arrange on a platter or serve in bowls with additional dressing as desired.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 694kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 23g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 3mg