Orchard Salad
Embrace the fresh, crisp flavors of fall with this Orchard Salad, a delightful medley of seasonal fruits and textures that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Featuring a vibrant bed of mixed greens topped with thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple and Bartlett pear, sweet red grapes, tangy dried cranberries, and lightly toasted walnuts, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Creamy crumbled goat cheese adds a luscious touch, while a simple yet flavorful balsamic vinaigrette ties the dish together with just the right amount of zest. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is an ideal choice for an elegant appetizer, a light lunch, or a side dish for your favorite fall-inspired main course. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and seasonal charm, Orchard Salad is a must-try recipe for lovers of fresh, vibrant flavors.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 apple (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 pear (preferably Bartlett or Anjou)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 0.333 cup dried cranberries
- 0.333 cup walnuts (lightly toasted)
- 0.25 cup goat cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry using a kitchen towel or salad spinner. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Wash the apple and pear, then core and slice them thinly. There’s no need to peel them unless preferred.
Step 3
Halve the red grapes and add them to the mixed greens along with the apple and pear slices.
Step 4
Sprinkle the dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese evenly over the salad.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinaigrette dressing, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.
Step 7
Divide the salad into individual serving bowls or plates and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 919.5 grams (919.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1045 |
| Total Fat 52.20g | 67% |
| Saturated Fat 12.30g | 62% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium 891mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 135.80g | 49% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.20g | 79% |
| Total Sugars 101.70g | |
| Protein 22.20g | 44% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 235mg | 18% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 1579mg | 34% |
Source of Calories