Apple Walnut Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
This Apple Walnut Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette is a fresh, vibrant salad combining crisp mixed greens, sweet apple slices, crunchy walnuts, tangy dried cranberries, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a deliciously sweet and tangy maple Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking, mixing and tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Maple Dijon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, thinly sliced apple, roughly chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Make the Maple Dijon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss the salad to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crispness of the greens and the freshness of the flavors.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding them.
- You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese for a creamier texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of maple syrup.
- This salad is best served fresh; avoid dressing it too far in advance to keep greens crisp.
- Apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji work best for a sweet and crisp bite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Apple salad, walnut salad, maple Dijon vinaigrette, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, fresh greens salad, fall salad