APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy     Lettuce

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 TBS chopped red onion
1 TBS sugar or shallot
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 c vegetable oil
10 cups Mixed greens (e.g. baby spring greens + baby spinach)
2 apples, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted walnuts pieces

Steps:

  • Puree cranberries in a small food processor until smooth. Add vinegar, onion, sugar and mustard. Process until well blended. With processor still running gradually add oil slowly, until well blended. Transfer to medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper (optional, season salad). (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temp and whisk before using.) Combine washed & dried greens with apples in a large bowl and toss with dressing to coat. Plate and sprinkle with toasted walnuts. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

M Idrees Farooqi
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste.


md hamim ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I still liked this salad.


Samiya Javaid
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Hassan Computer
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I've never been a big fan of walnuts, but they were surprisingly good in this salad.


Afzal Agha
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This salad is also great with grilled chicken or fish.


Mortda Silva
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I added some crumbled bacon to this salad and it was delicious.


Hanan Kashmiri
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover apples.


Clifford Oima
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad.


Basam Bese
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Maria Clara Gones
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Edna Clifton
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so simple to make, but it's always delicious.


Jehan Mobarak
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's tangy and flavorful, but not too heavy.


Casey Giddens
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, but still filling.


devdas rotich
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The combination of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and tart cranberries was perfect.