Apple and Walnut Salad (Printable Version)

Fresh winter salad with crisp apples, walnuts, and tangy vinaigrette. Perfect light dish ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Produce

01 - 2 large crisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 1 small celery stalk, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cups mixed salad greens

→ Nuts

04 - 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Cheese

05 - 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta

→ Dressing

06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified and smooth.
02 - Place sliced apples, celery, salad greens, and walnuts in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Sprinkle crumbled cheese on top if using and serve immediately for maximum crispness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally fifteen minutes flat when you need something impressive but effortless
  • The contrast of textures and flavors makes each bite feel like discovering something new
02 -
  • Dress this salad immediately before serving, because the acid in the vinaigrette will start to soften those crisp apple slices within minutes
  • Toasting the walnuts in a dry pan for just three minutes transforms them from good to absolutely incredible
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for those impossibly thin, professional looking apple slices
  • Let your dressing sit for five minutes before tossing to let the mustard really bloom
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