A refreshing salad with crunchy apples, toasted walnuts, and a sweet-tangy dressing. Great as a side or a light lunch!
🥗 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1–2 medium apples, thinly sliced
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Honey Dijon Dressing:
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Directions
- Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar (or lemon juice), olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, red onion, and toasted walnuts.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta or goat cheese over the top, if using.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey Dijon dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Swap walnuts for pecans or almonds for a different crunch.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein-packed meal.
- For a lower-calorie version, reduce olive oil to 1 tbsp or use a light vinaigrette.
- For extra sweetness, toss apples in a teaspoon of lemon juice mixed with a pinch of cinnamon.
