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Apple Cranberry Salad

Name: Apple Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Â¼ cup walnuts, chopped; 5 ounces spring greens; 1 apple, chopped; Â¼ cup dried cranberries; â cup goat cheese, crumbled; Â¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Â¼ teaspoon salt; Dash black pepper

Made with toasted walnuts, tart dried cranberries and tangy goat cheese, this Apple Cranberry Salad combines some of the best flavors of the season. Toss this easy recipe together in just 15 minutes for a quick lunch, dinner party starter or beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table.

Rebecca Denton

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Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Created By: Tara Rochford
Featured In: My Indiana Home

Ingredients

Salad:

¼ cup walnuts, chopped
5 ounces spring greens
1 apple, chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled

Dressing:

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
Dash black pepper

Instructions

In a medium skillet, toast the walnuts over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the spring greens with the apple, cranberries, goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust flavor to taste by adding more vinegar, oil, salt or pepper. Serve immediately.