Name: Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 cups salad greens (e.g., arugula, baby spinach, or spring green mix); 1 red apple; 1 green apple; 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 4-6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped (optional); 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; For the Dressing:; 1 cup apple juice; 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar); 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup oil (e.g., olive oil)

Description

A refreshing and flavorful Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad with a homemade apple cider vinaigrette, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

6 cups salad greens (e.g., arugula, baby spinach, or spring green mix)
1 red apple
1 green apple
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
4-6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped (optional)
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing:
1 cup apple juice
4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup oil (e.g., olive oil)

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Instructions

Core and chop apples (thin slices or 1-inch chunks).
Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, bacon (if using) and cranberries together in a large bowl.
Whisk together all dressing ingredients (apple juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, oil) or combine in a jar and shake vigorously.
Toss with salad immediately before serving.
Enjoy!

Notes

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
Ensure apples are chopped just before serving to prevent browning.
Adjust honey and vinegar to your preferred sweetness and tanginess.