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Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

A refreshing and hearty salad featuring seasonal ingredients, perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and kale
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 medium apple sliced, preferably a sweet variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, shredded carrots, sliced apple, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts.
  2. Toss the salad gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to add other seasonal ingredients like roasted squash or feta cheese for extra flavor.

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