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The Best Crunchy Apple Walnut Salad with Irresistible Fall Flavors

The Best Crunchy Apple Walnut Salad with Irresistible Fall Flavors
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The Best Crunchy Apple Walnut Salad with Irresistible Fall Flavors is a refreshing and vibrant dish that beautifully captures the essence of autumn. This delightful salad features a harmonious blend of crisp green apples, crunchy toasted walnuts, and creamy gorgonzola cheese, all tossed together with a zesty dressing. Perfect for any gathering or as a light lunch, this salad not only offers a satisfying balance of sweet and savory flavors but also packs a nutritional punch. With its stunning presentation and fresh ingredients, it’s sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups mixed greens & spinach
  • 2 medium green apples (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 ounces gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 cup walnut pieces (toasted)
  • 1 small red onion (optional, thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Wash mixed greens thoroughly and slice green apples into thin wedges, drizzling lemon juice over them to prevent browning.
  2. Toast walnut pieces in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant; remove from heat and cool.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, and sugar to create the dressing.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, and red onion if desired.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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