Apple Walnut Salad

This Apple Walnut Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. It's a delightful blend of crisp apples, earthy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and sweet dried cranberries, all nestled on a bed of mixed greens like spinach, arugula, and romaine. The homemade dressing is a simple mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. This dressing adds just the right amount of zing and sweetness, perfectly complementing the salad's ingredients.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens (like spinach, arugula and romaine)
• 2 medium apples (sliced, such as honeycrisp or granny smith)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 1/2 cup blue cheese (crumbled)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Mix the Dressing:: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. 2Assemble the Salad:: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, chopped walnuts, crumbled cheese, and dried cranberries. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
3. 3Serve:: Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish, or top it with grilled chicken or roasted veggies for a complete meal.