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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
A fresh and flavorful Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad that's simple enough for a weekday lunch yet elegant for a holiday table. It features crisp apples, tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and savory bacon, all tossed in a homemade maple dijon vinaigrette.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the vinaigrette. In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Seal the jar and shake vigorously for ⏱️ 15-20 seconds until emulsified, or whisk in a bowl.
extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar1 tablespoonpure maple syrup1 tablespoon
2
In a large salad bowl, create a bed of baby spinach.
baby spinach, raw2 cups
3
Evenly sprinkle the dried cranberries, toasted walnut halves, and crumbled feta cheese over the spinach.
crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons
4
Arrange the thinly sliced Granny Smith and Fuji apples on top of the salad.
5
Sprinkle the cooked and chopped bacon over the entire salad.
6
Just before serving, give the vinaigrette one final shake and drizzle it over the salad. Start with half the dressing and add more as needed, tossing gently to coat.
7
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp textures.
Nutrition Facts
calories
320 calories
fat Content
25g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
12g sugar
sodium Content
350mg sodium
protein Content
8g protein
carbohydrate Content
18g carbs
saturated Fat Content
6g saturated fat
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