Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
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4.9
828 reviews
Excellent
Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
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This Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad features crisp apples, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and hearty walnuts to create the perfect Autumn-inspired salad. It is an easy and delicious side dish for any of your favorite meals!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Salad (I used a combination of arugula and baby spinach, any spring green mix will do)
- 1 red apple
- 1 green apple
- 1 cup walnuts roughly chopped, (such as Diamond of California)
- 4-6 bacon strips cooked and chopped (optional)
- ⅓ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1 cup apple juice
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar in a pinch)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil
Candied Walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Core and chop apples (thin slices or 1 inch chunks). Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, bacon (if using) and cranberries together in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients or combine in a jar and shake vigorously. Toss with salad immediately before serving. Enjoy!
Candied Walnuts
- Line a baking sheet with greased parchment or a nonstick baking mat. In a medium nonstick pan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar.
- Once butter is melted, stir in the walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Continue to stir til walnuts are well coated. Remove from heat and immediately spread walnuts out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes.
Notes
- Salad dressing: Poppy seed or balsamic dressing also work really well with this salad.
- Walnuts: candying the walnuts is completely optional! Feel free to add them in raw, toasted, or even swap them out for another nut like pecans.
- *This recipe and the photos have been updated to include candied walnuts and bacon (both completely optional).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
460kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
283mg
(12%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
828 reviews
Excellent
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