Apple Salad with Walnuts and Cranberries Recipe

Complete your holiday menu with the ultimate salad recipe from RecipeTin Eats! You definitely love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It also comes quickly and easily, perfect for large gatherings during the holiday season.

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And who wouldn’t love the aesthetic of this salad? The popping festive colors are enough to make your mouth water. Try this recipe today and see for yourself. Watch the video below to learn the step by step instructions.

Ingredients:

• 1 red apple (quartered, seeds removed, finely sliced)
• squeeze of lemon juice
• 4 oz mixed salad leaves
• 1/2 red onion, finely sliced (wedge way not half moon)
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 tbsp feta or goat cheese, crumbled (garnish, optional)

Candied Walnuts:

• 1 tbsp butter, salted
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup walnuts or pecans

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp cider vinegar
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Step 1

To start, make the candied walnuts. Melt 1 tbsp salted butter in a pan, then add 1/4 cup white sugar. Mix well until caramelized, then toss a cup of walnuts. Mix well, making sure the walnuts are fully coated. Once done, spread it to a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Let it cool. Next, soak the cranberries in hot water for ten minutes, then drain. After this, core and slice the apple thinly, and squeeze a lemon over to prevent browning.

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Step 2

For the dressing, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp cider vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 1/2 tsp white sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Now, assemble the salad. In a large bowl, add the mixed salad leaves, half of the sliced apples, and all the red onion, then drizzle half of the dressing. Toss it well. Next, add the soaked cranberries, candied walnuts, the rest of the sliced apples, and feta cheese. Drizzle the rest of the dressing. Serve.

Apple Salad with Walnuts and Cranberries Recipe