Apple and Walnut Salad (Printer-friendly)

Crisp apples and toasted walnuts tossed with fresh greens in tangy honey-mustard vinaigrette

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small celery stalk, thinly sliced
03 - 1.75 ounces mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach)

→ Nuts

04 - 2.8 ounces walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Cheese

05 - 2.1 ounces crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine sliced apples, celery, salad greens, and chopped walnuts.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese on top if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain maximum crispness of greens and apples.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick to Prepare: This elegant salad takes only 15 minutes to assemble.
  • Fresh and Crunchy: A delightful mix of textures from crisp apples and walnuts.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
02 -
  • Enhance Flavor: Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.
  • Texture: Serve the salad immediately after tossing to ensure the apples and greens remain as crisp as possible.
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