Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

Fresh apple cranberry walnut salad with feta cheese, mixed greens, and vinaigrette being poured in a wooden bowl.

Callie Brooks

This crisp and colorful salad blends juicy apples, sweet cranberries, crunchy toasted walnuts, and salty feta cheese on a bed of romaine, all tied together with a creamy, tangy dressing. A perfect balance of textures and fall-inspired flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 340

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 Fuji apples, chopped
1 cup red grapes, halved
0.5 cup dried cranberries
0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
0.5 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
0.25 cup mayonnaise
0.25 cup milk
2 tbsp sugar (or honey)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

large salad bowl
cutting board
sharp knife
mixing bowl
whisk
serving tongs

Method

Rinse and chop the romaine lettuce, then place it in a large serving bowl.
Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces and halve the grapes. Add both to the bowl with lettuce.
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and toasted walnuts over the salad base.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and apple cider vinegar until creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 4gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 5800IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Toast your walnuts for deeper flavor. Chop apples last or toss in lemon juice to prevent browning. Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad fresh. Customize with goat cheese, pecans, or balsamic vinaigrette as desired.

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