Festive and Delicious Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad with Easy Dressing
Festive and Delicious Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad with Easy Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that adds a burst of color and flavor to any gathering. Combining sweet apples, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts atop a bed of mixed greens, this salad is both visually stunning and palate-pleasing. Perfect for holiday dinners or light lunches, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare. With customizable ingredients, you can adjust the flavors to suit your preferences while ensuring it’s a healthy choice packed with nutrients. Serve it as a standalone dish or as an elegant side at your next celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples (any variety)
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach or kale)
- 1/4 medium red onion
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash fruits and greens thoroughly. Chop apples into bite-sized pieces and slice the red onion thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apples, cranberries, walnuts, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately on a platter or in individual bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg