Dig into this flavourful winter salad! This simple salad boasts crisp apples, walnuts, mixed greens, red onion, and creamy feta or blue cheese with a creamy vinaigrette dressing.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SALAD:
- 3/4 cup raw walnut halves
- 2 small apples or 1 large apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces mixed greens (about 4 tightly packed cups)
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, optional
- 3 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or feta cheese (about a 1/2 cup)
FOR THE DRESSING
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS
- To the bowl of a food processor add balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- With the processor on, slowly add the oil in a thin stream, until the liquid thickens & lightens a bit, becoming an emulsion. Set aside.
- Arrange mixed green on a large plate. Add sliced onions and sliced apple, walnuts, and cranberries. Sprinkle on the crumbled cheese.
- Drizzle on the creamy balsamic vinaigrette, to taste. Enjoy!
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