Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Printable)

Crisp apples, mixed greens, walnuts, and creamy cheese with tangy 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

# Directions:

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 olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, walnuts, cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
03 - Drizzle cider vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • A perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, and tangy flavors.
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • To keep the greens from wilting, only drizzle the dressing over the bowl right before you are ready to serve.
  • Check ingredient labels to ensure your choices remain nut-free or dairy-free if those substitutions are necessary.
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