Apple Salad Recipe
This apple salad recipe is a fresh and healthy fall salad. Spring mix, apples, walnuts, goat cheese and green onions are tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette dressing.
Servings: 10 Servings
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 3 apples (about 1 pound)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- 10 ounces spring mix
- 4 green onions (sliced thin (½ cup))
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 cups candied walnuts (8 ounces)
Apple Cider Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
Prepare the Apples
- Dice two apples into ¼” cubes.
- Slice one apple into thin slices (for garnish).
- Combine lemon juice and water in a medium bowl and put the sliced and diced apples in it.
- Stir and let sit while you make the salad.
- When ready to assemble, drain the apples in a colander.
Make the Dressing
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl or glass jar. Whisk or shake to combine. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving (if desired, you can serve the dressing room temperature).
Assemble the Apple Salad
- Put spring mix, diced apples, green onions, goat cheese and walnuts in a large serving bowl. Reserve about 2 tablespoons each of cheese, onions, and walnuts to garnish the top.
- Toss with the dressing.
- Then garnish the top with the remaining ingredients, including sliced apples and serve immediately.
- Alternatively, you can serve the salad with the dressing on the side. In this case, assemble the salad directly in a serving bowl/platter and let guests dress their salad portions individually.
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Notes
Ingredient Substitution Notes
- Spring mix. Any lettuce works well - baby spinach, chopped romaine, etc.
- Green onions. I prefer the milder taste of green onions over other varieties. However, red onion is a great substitute.
- Goat cheese. feta is a great substitute.
- Candied walnuts. Choose your favorite candied nut as a substitute such as candied pecans, candied almonds, etc.
- Dressing. Feel free to use your favorite dressing recipe -store bought or homemade (such as this balsamic vinaigrette).
- Honey. maple syrup is a great substitute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 518IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg