Description
This Fresh Walnut Apple Salad is crisp, sweet, and nutty. Juicy apples, crunchy walnuts, and fresh greens are combined with a light honey-lemon dressing for a refreshing and healthy salad perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups mixed salad greens or spring mix
- 2 crisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- For Honey Lemon Dressing:
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare greens and apples: Wash and dry greens. Core and thinly slice apples.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apple slices, walnuts, and cranberries or cheese if using.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
To prevent apples from browning, toss slices with a little extra lemon juice. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor. This salad can be paired with grilled chicken or fish for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: walnut apple salad, healthy salad, fresh apple salad, crunchy salad, easy side dish