Description
A vibrant salad featuring mixed greens, crisp apples, and toasted nuts, evoking warmth and family connections.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
- Combine the mixed salad greens, diced Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and crumbled cheese in a large salad bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the vibrant colors and flavors.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days. The flavors improve as they meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg