Crunchy Apple Walnut Salad with Irresistible Fall Flavors
This Crunchy Apple Walnut Salad with Irresistible Fall Flavors is a delightful medley of crisp apples, toasted walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola that brings vibrant autumn flavors to your table. Perfect for gatherings or as a refreshing light lunch, this salad combines sweet and tart elements, making it an impressive centerpiece for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required, just assembly and toasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Mixed Greens & Spinach (50/50 blend for freshness and texture)
- 2 medium Green Apples (Granny Smith, sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola Cheese (or substitute with feta or goat cheese)
- 1 cup Walnut Pieces (toasted)
- 1 small Red Onion (optional, thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
- Wash and drain the mixed greens and spinach. Slice the green apples into thin wedges and toss in lemon juice.
- Toast walnut pieces in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and optional red onion. Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg