A vibrant salad featuring greens, apples, tangy cider dressing, and crunchy roasted nuts for a light, refreshing dish.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad
01 - 6 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
02 - 1 small red apple, thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
→ Roasted Nuts
06 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), roughly chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
08 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Apple Cider Vinaigrette
09 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss chopped nuts with olive oil and pinch of salt. Spread on baking sheet and roast for 7–8 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
02 - Whisk apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
03 - In a large bowl, mix salad greens, sliced apple, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese if using.
04 - Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Sprinkle roasted nuts over salad just before serving for added crunch.
