Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Printable)

Refreshing mix of greens, apples, walnuts, and cheese with homemade cider dressing

# What You Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
02 - 2 medium apples (Gala or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
05 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Cider Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

# How-To:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, walnuts, cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
03 - Drizzle cider vinaigrette over salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to set the table, no cooking required.
  • The sweet-tart combo of apples and vinaigrette wakes up your palate in the best way.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge or pantry.
  • It's hearty enough to be a meal but light enough to serve alongside anything.
02 -
  • Dress the salad just before serving or the greens will wilt and lose their texture.
  • If you make the vinaigrette ahead, give it a good shake or whisk before using since the oil and vinegar will separate.
  • Slicing the apples too thick makes them hard to eat in a forkful, aim for thin, even slices.
03 -
  • Use a jar with a tight lid to make the vinaigrette, you can shake it instead of whisking and store any leftovers in the same container.
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the sweetness or acidity to your preference.
  • If you're serving this to guests, prep everything but wait to toss it until they're seated, the drama of tossing a fresh salad at the table is always a hit.
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