Apple Cranberry Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright, tangy, and bursting with fall-inspired flavors, this Apple Cranberry Salad with Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect blend of crisp textures and zesty notes. Featuring a vibrant mix of greens, juicy apple slices, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is finished with a generous sprinkle of creamy goat cheese for a decadent touch. The star of the dish is the homemade creamy lemon vinaigrette, a luscious blend of olive oil, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fresh and wholesome salad is an ideal side dish for holiday gatherings or a refreshing appetizer for everyday meals. Packed with seasonal produce and a burst of citrus, it's a must-try recipe for anyone craving a light yet satisfying dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• 1 medium Apple (crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 1 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
• 0.5 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or 2%)
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the apple into thin wedges or small bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture. Add the apple slices to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Add the dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create a creamy lemon vinaigrette.

Step 5

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding an extra pinch of salt or drizzle of honey for sweetness.

Step 6

Drizzle the creamy lemon vinaigrette over the salad, starting with half of the dressing and adding more as needed. Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, being careful not to crush the goat cheese.

Step 7

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and colorful appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	832.6 grams (832.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1917

Total Fat 122.80g	157%
Saturated Fat 28.30g	142%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.30g
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Sodium 1939mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 172.40g	63%
Dietary Fiber 22.90g	82%
Total Sugars 138.20g
Protein 36.80g	74%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379mg	29%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 1310mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 35.5%