Apple Salad
A fresh mix of spring greens, crisp apples, candied walnuts, creamy goat cheese, and red onions, tossed in a tangy homemade apple cider vinaigrette. It's the ultimate Fall salad, Enjoy!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
DRESSING:
- 1/2 c. good quality olive oil
- 3 T. apple cider vinegar
- 2 T. honey
- 1 T. Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
SALAD:
- 3 Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji apples divided
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1 c. cold water
- 10 oz. spring lettuce mix
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 2 c. candied walnuts
Instructions
- DRESSING: In a pint jar with lid or small bowl, shake or whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cover and chill while you prepare the salad.
- SALAD: Dice two of the apples into 1/4-inch cubes. Cut the remaining apple into thin slices for the garnish.
- Pour the lemon juice and water into a medium bowl. Add the sliced and diced apples to the bowl. Allow to sit while you prepare the rest of the salad. When ready to assemble, drain the apples in a colander.
- In a large serving bowl, add the spring mix, diced apples, red onions, goat cheese and walnuts (reserving about 2 tablespoons each of cheese, red onions, and candied walnuts for garnish).
- Add the dressing to the salad, toss to coat (alternatively, you can serve the salad with the dressing on the side). Garnish the salad with the sliced apples and reserved cheese, onions, and candied walnuts and serve immediately, Enjoy!