Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad
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Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad
Description
This salad blends leafy greens with sliced green apples for crunch and sweetness. Dried cranberries add tart notes, while gorgonzola cheese contributes creamy, tangy richness. Walnuts provide a crunchy texture contrast. The apple cider vinaigrette tosses the salad ingredients together with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried herbs, black pepper, and sugar or sweetener. This dressing complements the natural flavors and adds a balanced acidity.
The salad offers a mix of textures and tastes ranging from crisp to creamy and sweet to tangy, suitable as a light lunch or a side dish. It highlights fresh produce and simple preparation.
Use the freshest ingredients available for best texture and flavor. Greens can be varied with different lettuce types, and apples types can be adjusted for preferred sweetness or tartness. Cheese options can be substituted to suit taste. The vinaigrette recipe can be adapted to other dressings as needed.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 (10-ounce bag) mixed greens washed, 50% blend
- 1 (10-ounce bag) spinach washed, 50% blend
- 2 green apples sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tablespoons sugar (or sweetener of choice)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together all the salad ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle vinaigrette over the salad and toss. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh greens and produce to ensure the best texture and flavor.
- Toss the salad well to evenly coat all ingredients with the vinaigrette.
- Experiment with different types of apples or substitute pears for a different flavor profile.
- Alternate cheeses such as feta, goat cheese, or queso fresco can replace gorgonzola according to preference.
- You can substitute the apple cider vinaigrette with balsamic or a creamy dressing like ranch if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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