Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Printable)

Crisp apples, mixed greens, walnuts, and cheese tossed with tangy cider vinaigrette for a refreshing bowl.

# 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

# How to Make:

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 extra virgin olive oil until 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 all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crisp apples and crunchy walnuts provide a satisfying texture in every bite.
  • A zesty cider vinaigrette adds a bright, tangy finish that complements the creamy cheese.
  • It is a vegetarian and gluten-free dish that comes together in just 15 minutes.
02 -
  • Slice the apples right before assembling the salad to keep them from browning.
  • Wait until the very last minute to add the dressing to ensure the greens stay crisp and fresh.
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