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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipe

Delicious Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipe for Fresh Flavor

This Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipe is a colorful medley of fresh apples, cranberries, and walnuts, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Crisp Apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup Cranberries (fresh or dried)
  • 1 cup Walnuts can substitute with pecans or almonds
For the Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey adjust for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Apples: Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Rinse the Cranberries: If using fresh cranberries, rinse them and dry gently. If using dried, set aside.
  3. Chop the Walnuts: Coarsely chop the walnuts and reserve a few whole for garnish.
  4. Combine the Salad Ingredients: Toss together the apples, cranberries, and walnuts in the mixing bowl.
  5. Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  7. Serve Immediately: Serve the salad right away, garnishing with reserved walnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and serve immediately to retain the crunch of the apples.

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