Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Print)

Refreshing mix of greens, apples, walnuts, and cheese with cider vinaigrette.

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
02 - 2 medium apples (Gala or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
05 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Cider Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in extra virgin olive oil until fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, walnuts, cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
03 - Drizzle cider vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • A refreshing combination of sweet, savory, and tangy notes.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free to suit various dietary needs.
02 -
  • Whisk the vinaigrette in a jar with a tight-fitting lid for quick and easy mixing.
  • Always toss the salad right before serving to prevent the greens from wilting under the acidity of the vinegar.
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