Nutty Apple Salad

Brighten up your plate with the irresistible Nutty Apple Salad, a perfect blend of crunch, sweetness, and creaminess that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. Featuring crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, mixed salad greens, and a delightful medley of walnuts, almonds, and dried cranberries, this recipe offers a tantalizing contrast of textures. The creamy dressing, made with protein-packed Greek yogurt, a touch of honey, and a hint of cinnamon, brings just the right balance of tangy and sweet flavors, while crumbled feta adds a savory twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is ideal as a fresh lunch option or an elegant side dish for gatherings. Packed with nutrients and bursting with fall-inspired flavors, Nutty Apple Salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 apple (any crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup almonds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and core the apples, then chop them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, chopped apples, walnuts, almonds, and dried cranberries.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your Nutty Apple Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1051.7 grams (1051.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2191

Total Fat 143.70g	184%
Saturated Fat 22.10g	111%
Polyunsaturated Fat 58.20g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1711mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 187.30g	68%
Dietary Fiber 34.10g	122%
Total Sugars 131.00g
Protein 58.90g	118%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 755mg	58%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 1600mg	34%

*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: 56.8%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 32.9%