Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines sweet apples, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, dressed with a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 fresh apples (Fuji or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or mint)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples, then core and slice them into thin wedges.
- Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, then serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, serve the salad immediately after mixing to maintain the crispness of the apples. Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, apple salad, cranberry walnut salad, vegetarian salad, fall recipes