Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Printer-friendly)

Fresh greens with crisp apples, walnuts, and cheese in cider vinaigrette

# What You'll 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

# How-To Steps:

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 the extra virgin olive oil until the dressing is fully emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, walnuts, cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
03 - Drizzle the cider vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Serve immediately while greens are crisp and apples are fresh.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to assemble in just 15 minutes.
  • A perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes.
  • Packed with healthy fats and fresh nutrients.
  • Easily customizable for various dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Slowly whisk the olive oil into the vinegar mixture to create a perfectly stable emulsion.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing immediately before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.
  • Slice the apples last to keep them crisp and prevent them from browning before service.
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