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Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

A refreshing autumn salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy nuts, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as spinach, arugula, and kale
  • 1 medium apple sliced, preferably a tart variety like Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apple, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese if using.
  2. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss to coat.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your autumn salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the vinaigrette separate until ready to serve.

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