Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Apple Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    657

Elevate your autumn dining with this vibrant salad, a delightful harmony of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and tangy cranberry vinaigrette. A symphony of flavors that celebrates the season's bounty.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    54 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Let cool slightly. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a food processor, combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, red onion, sugar, and Dijon mustard. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Puree until smooth. Gradually drizzle in vegetable oil while processing to emulsify the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large salad bowl, gently toss the mixed greens and apple slices with enough cranberry vinaigrette to lightly coat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the salad just before serving. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy.

For a deeper flavor, consider using toasted walnuts.
Adjust the amount of vinaigrette according to your preference; start with less and add more as needed.
If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the cranberries and red onion and whisk all the vinaigrette ingredients together thoroughly.
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, for a varied taste profile.
For a richer flavour, consider adding a touch of maple syrup to the vinaigrette.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 219 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Gregory Conn

    The vinaigrette is a game changer! I've been using it on other salads too.

  • Berneice Sauer

    Easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Ray Schmeler

    This salad was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The vinaigrette is amazing.

  • Lynn Bayercassin

    I loved the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. I added some pecans along with the walnuts.

  • Janick Flatley

    I didn't have a food processor, so I just whisked the vinaigrette ingredients together. It still turned out great!

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