Refreshing winter salad with crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and tangy vinaigrette ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 large crisp apples, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small celery stalk, thinly sliced
03 - 1.75 ounces mixed salad greens, arugula or baby spinach
→ Nuts
04 - 2.8 ounces walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Cheese (optional)
05 - 2.1 ounces crumbled blue cheese or feta, omit for dairy-free
→ Dressing
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth.
02 - In a large salad bowl, add the sliced apples, celery strips, mixed salad greens, and chopped walnuts. Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Using salad servers or large spoons, toss gently until all ingredients are lightly coated with dressing.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese or feta over the top if desired. Serve immediately while apples remain crisp and walnuts retain their crunch.
