Description
A vibrant salad combining fresh greens, crisp apples, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy goat cheese, drizzled with a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups baby spinach and arugula mix
- 2 crisp apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the greens thoroughly.
- Slice the apples into thin wedges and toss with lemon juice.
- Chop and toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, apple slices, cranberries, red onion, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Crumble the goat cheese on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, apple, cranberry, walnut, goat cheese, healthy