Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Gradually add olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
- Toast the nuts: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts or pecans and toast for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool and chop if necessary.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix salad greens, diced apple, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and crumbled cheese.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including sliced cucumbers or bell peppers. To make it vegan-friendly, omit the cheese and swap honey for maple syrup.
