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Apple walnut salad in a white bowl
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Apple Walnut Salad

The easiest Apple Walnut Salad Recipe with homemade Balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Quick and easy to make, the perfect balance or sweet and savory flavors, easy to customize.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple walnut salad
Servings: 2

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 6 cups mixed greens I used lettuce, spinach and arugula
  • 1 apple of your choice - cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion or shallot, diced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/3 cup roasted walnuts chopped

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • Pinch of garlic powder optional
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Instructions

For the dressing:

  • Combine all ingredients in a jar with a lid. Shake a few times to incorporate.
  • Use in the salad.

For the salad:

  • Divide the greens between two salad bowls.
  • Add half of the apple, cheese, onion and walnuts to each bowl.
  • Drizzle dressing on top. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1557IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg