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Fresh apple walnut salad with blue cheese, dried cranberries, and honey dressing in a white bowl.

Crisp Apple Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese and Honey Dressing

A refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, tangy blue cheese, and a sweet honey vinaigrette — ready in 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 2
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens romaine, spinach, or arugula
  • 1 red apple thinly sliced
  • ½ cup walnuts toasted
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine greens, apple slices, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.
  • Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk honey, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Toss & serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Notes

Tips & Variations

Add protein: Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
Fruit swap: Use pears instead of apples for a fall-inspired twist.
Nut alternatives: Try pecans or almonds for a different crunch.
Extra color: Add pomegranate seeds or mandarin slices for a pop of color and tang.

Storage

Store ingredients separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days.
Keep the dressing in a jar and combine just before serving to preserve crispness.
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