Name: Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad Easy Fresh Spring Dinner
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 57 g Mixed greens spinach and arugula about 2 cups; 200 g Apple 1 large thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred; 50 g Walnuts roughly chopped about 1/2 cup; 40 g Dried cranberries about 1/4 cup; 30 g Feta cheese crumbled optional about 1/4 cup; 30 ml Pure maple syrup about 2 tablespoons; 30 ml Extra virgin olive oil about 2 tablespoons; 15 ml Apple cider vinegar about 1 tablespoon; 5 ml Dijon mustard about 1 teaspoon; Salt and pepper to taste

Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad Easy Fresh Spring Dinner

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This Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad is a fresh salad recipe perfect for a family dinner. It’s an easy dinner option that brings vibrant spring flavors to your weeknight meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy days.

Author: Eleanor Royal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 portions 1x
Category: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Standard

Ingredients

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57 g Mixed greens spinach and arugula about 2 cups
200 g Apple 1 large thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Fuji preferred
50 g Walnuts roughly chopped about 1/2 cup
40 g Dried cranberries about 1/4 cup
30 g Feta cheese crumbled optional about 1/4 cup
30 ml Pure maple syrup about 2 tablespoons
30 ml Extra virgin olive oil about 2 tablespoons
15 ml Apple cider vinegar about 1 tablespoon
5 ml Dijon mustard about 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Thoroughly dry the mixed greens using a salad spinner or clean towels to ensure the dressing sticks well.
Slice the apple thinly right before mixing to keep it fresh and evenly distributed.
Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring steadily to bring out their flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for about 30 seconds until the dressing is creamy and smooth.
In a large bowl, combine the greens, apple slices, walnuts, cranberries, and feta if using.
Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss gently for even coating, then add more dressing as preferred.
Serve the salad right away to enjoy the best taste and texture.

Notes

Store salad components and dressing separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days
Dress only the portion you plan to serve immediately
Toast walnuts to enhance their flavor
Use pure maple syrup for best taste
Toss apple slices with lemon juice ahead of time to prevent browning

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320

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