Mixed Greens and Apple Bowl (Printable Version)

Crisp apples and mixed greens with walnuts, cheese, and tangy cider vinaigrette create this refreshing bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
02 - 2 medium apples (Gala or Granny Smith), cored and thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
05 - 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
06 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Cider Vinaigrette

07 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, apple slices, walnuts, cheese, red onion, and dried cranberries.
03 - Drizzle cider vinaigrette over salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, yet tastes like you actually tried.
  • The contrast between crisp apples, creamy cheese, and toasted walnuts keeps you coming back for another bite.
  • Works as a side dish at dinner or stands alone as a lunch that doesn't leave you hungry two hours later.
02 -
  • Slice your apples at the last possible moment before serving or they'll brown and look tired, even if they taste fine.
  • The dressing won't fully emulsify if your oil is too cold, so let ingredients sit at room temperature and whisk slowly—patience gives you a creamy dressing instead of a separated one.
03 -
  • Make the dressing up to three days ahead and shake it before using—it actually tastes more blended after sitting overnight.
  • Keep your greens and other components separate until the last minute, then dress lightly so you're not left with a soggy salad in your lunch container.
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