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Apple Walnut Salada With Maple Mustard Vinaigrette
This apple walnut salad is one of the quickest and easiest salads you can make and also, one of the most delicious.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups 150 g baby spring mix greens or any other lettuce
- 2 cups 450 g baby spinach
- ¼ cup 30 g dried cranberries
- ¼ cup 31 g walnuts
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese (queso fresco, feta or blue cheese, crumbled)
- ½ green apple thinly sliced (Granny Smith)
- ½ red apple thinly sliced (Fuji or gala)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl toss the baby mixed greens, baby spinach, cranberries, and walnuts.
- 2
Arrange the apple slices on top of the salad.
- 3
Sprinkle with the crumbled cheese.
- 4
Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt & pepper in a small jar or container, cover and shake well. You can also whisk these ingredients in a small bowl.
- 5
Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette right before serving.