Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Printable Version)

Crisp apples, mixed greens, walnuts, and goat cheese tossed with homemade cider vinaigrette.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the 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 the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 15 minutes.
  • A healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal option.
  • Perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures.
  • Uses fresh, simple ingredients like Gala or Granny Smith apples.
02 -
  • Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens like tree nuts and dairy.
  • Thinly slice the apples right before assembly to prevent them from browning.
  • Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients evenly without bruising the greens.
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