Favorite Green Salad With Apples, Cranberries And Pepitas
This delightful salad combines the freshness of spring greens with the crispness of Granny Smith apples, the sweetness of dried cranberries, and the crunch of toasted pepitas. The creamy tang of goat cheese and the flavorful dressing pull all the ingredients together in a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Enjoy this salad as a light and refreshing addition to any meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2½ ounces (about 5 cups) pre-washed spring greens salad blend
- 1 large Granny Smith apple
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
- 2 ounces chilled goat cheese, crumbled (or about ⅓ cup crumbled goat cheese)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1½ teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pepitas: In a medium-sized skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are turning golden on the edges and making little popping noises (if using pecans instead, warm them just until they are fragrant). Transfer the pepitas to a small bowl to cool.
- Make the dressing: In a cup or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt until well blended. Season to taste with pepper.
- Just before serving, chop the apple into thin, bite-sized pieces. Place your greens in a large serving bowl. Top with sliced apple, dried cranberries and toasted pepitas. Use a fork to crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle the salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves once tossed (you probably won’t need all of it). Gently toss to mix all of the ingredients and serve!
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
4 side salads
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 calories
- Sugar Content: 17.2 g
- Sodium Content: 110.1 mg
- Fat Content: 18.1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content: 23.6 g
- Fiber Content: 3.4 g
- Protein Content: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol Content: 6.5 mg
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