Apple Cranberry Salad - Fresh seasonal fruits mix
- 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- For the dressing: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Brighten up your table with this vivid Autumn Harvest Apple-Cranberry Salad! It's the perfect blend of crisp apples, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts on a bed of fresh spinach. Perfect for those who are tentative about salads; this dish has a way of winning over even the most reluctant. It makes a delightful side that pairs well with virtually any meal, especially during the fall season.
Ingredients:
- 1 head of spinach (or lettuce of your choice)
- 2 medium apples, diced
- ½ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¾ cup vinaigrette of your choice
Instructions:
1. Prep the Ingredients: Begin by thoroughly washing the spinach (or your chosen greens). Drain and pat dry or use a salad spinner to remove excess water. Dice the apples, slice the green onions, and roughly chop the walnuts if they're not already chopped.
2. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the prepared spinach as the base.
3. Add the Fruit and Nuts: To the bowl, add the diced apples, sliced green onions, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts on top of the spinach.
4. Toss the Salad: Drizzle your favorite vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Make sure the fruits and nuts are well distributed throughout.
5. Serve: Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to an hour before serving if you prefer a chilled salad. This allows the flavors to meld together a bit more.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6 servings as a side dish
Equipment:
- Large salad bowl
- Salad spinner (optional)
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Salad servers
Cooking Tips:
- For extra crispness, chill the apples and spinach before assembling the salad.
- Toasting the walnuts briefly in a dry pan can enhance their flavor.
- If you prefer, you can peel the apples, but leaving the skin on adds extra texture and nutrients.
This delightful recipe is conceived by the innovative minds at Post Rock Extension, who are always stirring up delicious ideas on their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PostRockExtension.
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