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Apple Walnut Salad
This refreshing Apple Walnut Salad is the perfect combination of crisp lettuce, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, salty feta cheese, and a lightly sweetened Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings (2 cups each)
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the balsamic vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (see note 1)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the salad:
- 8 cups red leaf lettuce chopped, about 1 large head
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Red Onions thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup walnuts toasted (see note 2)
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- To make the balsamic vinaigrette, or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid or a bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk or shake to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, apples, red onion and walnuts. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Sprinkle with feta and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Honey: Or substitute an equal amount of pure maple syrup.
- Walnuts: Toast walnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat, heat walnuts until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 5 minutes.
- Yield: This recipe makes at least 8 cups of salad, enough for 4 generous servings, 2 cups each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (for best results, store extra salad undressed).
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 cups
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
200mg
(8%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4280IU
(86%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (2 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 cups | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4280IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.