My Favorite Apple Walnut Salad

My Favorite Apple Walnut Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple, balsamic, holiday, salad, walnut

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 201kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

This easy salad is topped with sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and tossed with a flavorful balsamic dressing. It's perfect for holiday gatherings!

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Ingredients

Balsamic Dressing

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (see note)
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
pinch of salt

Salad

6 cups mixed greens
1 medium granny smith apple , chopped
1/4 red onion , finely chopped
1/2 cup raw walnuts , roughly chopped
1/3 cup feta , crumbled (optional)

Instructions

To prepare the dressing, use a whisk to combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, and salt.
To assemble the salad, fill a large bowl with the mixed greens, then top them with the apple, onion, walnuts, and feta, if using.
Just before serving, generously drizzle some of the dressing over the salad and toss well so that everything gets evenly coated. You can save any leftover dressing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

I like to use a balsamic vinegar that has been aged for at least 3 years for best flavor. (It's a little more expensive than the cheapest balsamic options at the grocery store.) If you use one that hasn't been aged as long, you might want to add a little more sweetener to balance out the acidity.

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