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Apple Harvest Salad

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Apple Harvest Salad is a vibrant, fall-inspired salad featuring crisp apples, mixed greens, nuts, dried fruit, and cheese, all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It’s fresh, wholesome, and perfect as a side dish or light main.

Ingredients

  1. 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), thinly sliced
  2. 5–6 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
  3. 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  4. 1/3 cup dried cranberries or cherries
  5. 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
  6. 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
  7. For the vinaigrette:
  8. 3 tbsp olive oil
  9. 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  10. 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  11. 1 tsp maple syrup
  12. Salt and pepper to taste
  13. Optional add-ins: pumpkin seeds, cooked quinoa, sliced celery

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, red onion, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts.

  1. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese or feta over the salad.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Notes

  • Toss sliced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping ahead.
  • Make it vegan by omitting cheese or using a plant-based alternative.
  • For extra protein, top with grilled chicken, turkey, or chickpeas.
  • Use pears, grapes, or mandarin slices as fruit alternatives.
  • Store components separately and dress just before serving to maintain freshness.

Nutrition

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