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Apple Walnut Salad Recipe
This Apple Walnut Salad is topped with crunchy walnuts and a delicious honey balsamic vinaigrette. It's the perfect dish to bring to a holiday party, and will make you crave your next salad.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Balsamic Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (see note)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 medium apple , thinly sliced
- ¼ red onion , thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup raw walnuts , roughly chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese , crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- To prepare the balsamic vinaigrette, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt to a small bowl. Whisk well, until the dressing looks thicker, then set it aside.
- To assemble the salad, add the mixed greens to a large serving plate and top it with the sliced apples and red onion. Then sprinkle on the walnuts and feta, if using.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. You might not use all of the dressing right away, but I like to serve the extra on the side in case guests would like to add more. Leftover dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken when chilled, so run the jar under warm running tap water to thin it out again.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for 1 of 6 servings, about 1 heaping cup of salad with dressing. This information is automatically calculated (using all of the dressing) and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- I used a relatively cheap balsamic vinegar when testing this recipe. If you buy an aged one that is thicker, almost like a balsamic glaze, you should cut-back on the honey, as the vinegar may already be sweet!
- For a vegan recipe, omit the cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can make the dressing up to 5 days in advance if you'd like to plan ahead for a holiday, but I wouldn't slice the apple and onion until shortly before you plan on serving it, for the best flavor and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
190mg
(8%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.