Apple and Walnut Salad (Printable Version)

Crisp apples and walnuts tossed with fresh greens in tangy vinaigrette

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small celery stalk, thinly sliced
03 - 1.75 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, baby spinach)

→ Nuts

04 - 2.8 oz walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Cheese

05 - 2.1 oz crumbled blue cheese or feta (optional, omit for dairy-free)

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine sliced apples, celery, salad greens, and walnuts.
03 - Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese on top if desired and serve immediately to preserve crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking time.
  • Texture-Rich: A delightful mix of crunchy nuts, crisp celery, and fresh greens.
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, with easy dairy-free adjustments.
02 -
  • Toast the Walnuts: Briefly toast the chopped walnuts in a dry pan for a few minutes to unlock a deeper, nuttier flavor.
  • Prevent Browning: Toss the apple slices in the dressing immediately after slicing to keep them from oxidizing.
  • Cheese Choices: If blue cheese is too bold, a mild feta or goat cheese works wonderfully as a substitute.
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