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Healthy Cranberry Walnut Salad

A refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, sweet cranberries, and crunchy candied walnuts atop fresh greens.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Fresh greens (mixed greens or spinach)
  • 2 cups, diced Crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup Sweet cranberries (dried cranberries)
  • 1 cup Candied walnuts (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar (apple cider or balsamic)
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine the fresh greens, diced apples, and cranberries in a large bowl.
  2. Add the candied walnuts on top.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Dress the salad with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately as a lovely fall salad.

Notes

Use seasonal apples for optimal flavor and freshness. Chill the salad ingredients beforehand to enhance the crispness.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Raw
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: salad, cranberry, walnut, healthy recipe, vegetarian