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    Apple Walnut Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

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    September is all about apples aka fall's favourite fruit! So let's have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Not only is it healthy for you, but it will beautifully decorate any dinner table this season.

    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    This salad just takes a few classic fall ingredients, throws them together to make fall salad perfection! Apples give this apple walnut salad an amazing crunchy kick, the walnuts add some depth, and the cranberries balance the salad out with that little extra sweetness and taste of the holidays. These three are kind of a match made in heaven!

    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    The crunchy kick of apples in a salad is kind of an obsession of mine and why I take any opportunity to add them to my salads... Some of my past favourites have been my winter kale salad with apple cider vinaigrette and my arugula salad with apple and pecan. But when using apples in salads, one problem I sometimes face is the apples turning brown. So if I am serving this at a dinner party, I will usually cut up and add the apples just before serving. Or to save time, you can slice the apples beforehand and let them soak in some lemon water before adding them to your salad and re-tossing.

    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Let's take a minute to talk about homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Gone are the days where you need to stock up the fridge with store-bought salad dressing. Making your own at home takes literally 2 minutes and uses ingredients that you probably already have at home. Plus, double the recipe and save half in the fridge for the following week!

    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    Leftover Apples

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    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com

    Apple Walnut Salad with Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays.


    Ingredients

    Balsamic Vinaigrette:

    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon honey
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    Salad:

    • 5 cups spring mix salad greens
    • 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
    • ½ cup walnuts
    • ¼ cup red onions thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • 3 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, make the balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil and whisk to combine. Set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, combine salad greens, apple, red onions, walnuts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese. Pour dressing over top and toss to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Tossed
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette, fall salad, apple salad, thanksgiving salad

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    Have an apple today and keep the doctor away with this fresh, fall favourite -- apple walnut salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Throw together crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries for a taste of the holidays. | aheadofthyme.com
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    1. Nicole | culinary cool says

      September 14, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      I love apples and dried fruit in salads. They always add great texture and sweetness. I wish more people would make their own vinaigrettes, like the one you made here. It's just so darn easy!

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    2. Veena Azmanov says

      September 14, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      This looks so simple, easy and delicious. I love adding apple to my salads too. The balsamic dressing sounds fun, sweet and tangy. I would definitely enjoy this very much. cant' wait to try.

      ★★★★★

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    3. lauren says

      September 14, 2018 at 3:37 am

      This salad is everything I love about sweet and savory salad ingredients. The crisp sweet apple and savory cheese and tart vinaigrette - perfect for lunch or dinner!

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    4. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

      September 12, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      I can't resist a good salad. Love the apple and walnut combo you have going here!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Kristen King says

      September 12, 2018 at 10:24 am

      What a perfect quick salad to go with a weeknight dinner. I'm pinning this for my meal planning! I might use blue cheese for ours and feta for the kiddos!

      ★★★★★

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    6. Analida Braeger says

      September 12, 2018 at 6:51 am

      I really love salads that have a combination of sweet, savory, tangy flavors with some crunch. This dish has it all and looks so easy to make.

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