Apple Walnut Fall Salad Dinner Recipe
A delightful, autumn-inspired salad made with fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy vinaigrette to make your taste buds sing.
Ingredients
- 2 large apples preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts toasted
- 4 cups mixed salad greens arugula, spinach, or your favorite blend
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional, but really—why not?
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts in a pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Slice the apples and red onion into thin strips, set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, apples, onion, walnuts, and feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your no-fuss, seasonal salad.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Need a little extra crunch? Toss in some pumpkin seeds or a handful of granola.
- If you're not a feta fan, goat cheese or blue cheese works wonderfully.
- This salad doubles as an amazing topping for roasted chicken or grilled shrimp.
- Make it ahead! The dressing keeps well in the fridge for up to a week—just toss when ready.
- For a sweeter kick, swap honey for maple syrup in the dressing. It's fall, after all.