Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad

Name: Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 cups mixed salad greens; 2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended); 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tsp honey; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

A refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, dried cranberries, and feta cheese with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette.

15 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

MediterraneanLunchNo-CookVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

6 cups mixed salad greens
2 apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside.
2

In a large salad bowl, arrange the 6 cups mixed salad greens as the base.
3

Layer the 2 thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Gala recommended) apples, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 thinly sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds on top of the greens.
4

Just before serving, drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
5

Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
6

Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crispness.

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Questions

What is Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad?

A refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, dried cranberries, and feta cheese with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. This reference files it under Mediterranean lunch: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of feta in Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad?

The entry for Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad calls for 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad is 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad low-carb?

A serving of Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad carries 20 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How many calories are in Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 5 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad?

Refrigerate what is left of Harvest Apple Cranberry Salad within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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