Apple Walnut Salad (w/Apple Cider Vinaigrette)
This crisp Apple Walnut Salad with apple cider vinaigrette is a beautiful representation of fall's best produce. Easy, perfect for the holidays!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 426kcal
Cost: $9.02 or $2.26/serving
Ingredients
Candied Walnuts (optional, see notes):
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Apple Walnut Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 medium honeycrisp apples sliced or chopped
- ½ medium red onion sliced
- ½ cup candied walnuts (from above)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pepitas
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Make the candied walnuts (optional): Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the brown sugar and butter to a small saucepan and heat over low, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the butter is melted. Add the walnuts and continue to stir until well-coated. Spread the walnut mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, set aside, and allow to cool for at least 1 hour.
- Make a batch of the apple cider vinaigrette and set aside.
- Assemble the salad on a large serving platter or 4 salad plates. Add the greens, then top with apples and red onion. Sprinkle walnuts, cranberries, and pepitas. Finish by sprinkling the salad with feta cheese, then drizzle on the apple cider vinaigrette. Serve!
Notes
**Use 1 cup chopped walnuts for the salad if not using candied walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1salad | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 31g | Sodium: 501mg | Fiber: 5g
