Description
A delightful autumn salad featuring a mix of fresh greens, crisp apples, toasted walnuts, and a tangy cranberry vinaigrette. Perfect for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
For the Cranberry Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup cranberries
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Salad Assembly:
- 10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
- 2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Toasting Walnuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Prepare Cranberry Vinaigrette: In a food processor, blend cranberries, balsamic vinegar, red onion, sugar, and mustard until smooth. Gradually add oil while processing. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apples, and enough cranberry vinaigrette to coat. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead, but add the vinaigrette and walnuts just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the vinaigrette to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 54mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
