Apple Cranberry & Walnut Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 6 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 large apple, thinly sliced
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup shredded carrots, optional

For the Dressing:

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Prepare the salad: Add the mixed greens to a large salad bowl. Top with sliced apple, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta cheese, red onion, and carrots.
3. Dress the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
4. Toss: Gently toss everything together until the greens are evenly coated.
5. Serve: Serve immediately while the apples are fresh and crisp.

🍽️ Optional Additions

• Grilled chicken for extra protein
• Sliced avocado
• Sunflower seeds or pecans
• Goat cheese instead of feta
• Fresh pear instead of apple

Tip: Toss the apple slices with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad to help prevent browning.