Delicious Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad with Candied Walnuts
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Delicious Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad with Candied Walnuts! This salad is a perfect fusion of sweet and savory, combining crunchy apples, tart cranberries, and decadent candied walnuts. It’s not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also offers versatility for customization based on your preferences. Ideal for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or as a refreshing side dish, this salad bursts with fresh flavors and textures that everyone will love. With wholesome ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store, this apple cranberry walnut salad is a nutritious addition to any meal. Enjoy it chilled for the best experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups salad greens
- 1 each red apple (cored and chopped)
- 1 each green apple (cored and chopped)
- 1 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (or non-dairy alternative)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup apple juice
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 cup walnut halves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups of salad greens, 1 chopped red apple, 1 chopped green apple, 1 cup of roughly chopped walnuts, ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese, and ⅓ cup dried cranberries.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup apple juice, 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ cup oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- For optional candied walnuts: Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup walnut halves with ¼ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir frequently until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Let cool before sprinkling over the salad.
- Serve chilled for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg