Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
This Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad features crisp apples, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and hearty walnuts to create the perfect Autumn-inspired salad. It is an easy and delicious side dish for any of your favorite meals!
Servings:6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups salad , (I used a combination of arugula and baby spinach, any spring green mix will do)
- 1 red apple
- 1 green apple
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped, (such as Diamond of California)
- 4-6 bacon strips, cooked and chopped (optional)
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1 cup apple juice
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, (or white vinegar in a pinch)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil
Candied Walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Core and chop apples (thin slices or 1 inch chunks). Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, bacon (if using) and cranberries together in a large bowl.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients or combine in a jar and shake vigorously. Toss with salad immediately before serving. Enjoy!
Candied Walnuts
- Line a baking sheet with greased parchment or a nonstick baking mat. In a medium nonstick pan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar.
- Once butter is melted, stir in the walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Continue to stir til walnuts are well coated. Remove from heat and immediately spread walnuts out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes.
Notes
Salad dressing: Poppy seed or balsamic dressing also work really well with this salad.
Walnuts: candying the walnuts is completely optional! Feel free to add them in raw, toasted, or even swap them out for another nut like pecans.
*This recipe and the photos have been updated to include candied walnuts and bacon (both completely optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 460 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 36 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 4 mg, Sodium: 283 mg, Potassium: 364 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 22 g, Vitamin A: 496 IU, Vitamin C: 13 mg, Calcium: 53 mg, Iron: 2 mg