Name: Apple Walnut Cranberry Salad: A Healthy & Refreshing Recipe for All Occasions
Ingredients: 2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great); ½ cup walnuts, toasted; ⅓ cup dried cranberries; 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine); ½ cup feta cheese (or goat cheese), crumbled; ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
½ cup walnuts, toasted
⅓ cup dried cranberries
4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine)
½ cup feta cheese (or goat cheese), crumbled
¼ small red onion, thinly sliced

For the Dressing:

3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Toast the Walnuts:
- Heat a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, apples, cranberries, walnuts, red onion, and feta cheese.

Dress & Serve:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!