Apple Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette

Brighten up your table with this delightful Apple Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette, a perfect balance of crisp, tangy, and sweet flavors. Featuring tender mixed salad greens, juicy slices of Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans, this vibrant salad comes together in just 15 minutes. Crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy touch, while the homemade cranberry vinaigrette—made with fresh cranberries, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of maple syrup—ties everything together with a zesty, festive flair. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a fresh side dish for the holidays, or an easy recipe to impress your dinner guests, this salad delivers seasonal flavor and irresistible texture in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or lettuce blend)
• 1 medium Apple (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), thinly sliced
• 0.33 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.33 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• 0.25 cup Goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries (or frozen and thawed)
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cranberry vinaigrette: In a blender or food processor, combine the fresh cranberries, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and water. Blend on high speed until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.

Step 2

Toast the pecans: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and slightly golden. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 3

Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced apple, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.

Step 4

Drizzle the cranberry vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Serve immediately and enjoy the crisp, fresh flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476.2 grams (476.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1089

Total Fat 82.60g	106%
Saturated Fat 17.40g	87%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 1046mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 71.40g	26%
Dietary Fiber 13.50g	48%
Total Sugars 50.30g
Protein 17.70g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 725mg	15%

*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: 67.6%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 26.0%