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Green Salad with Apple & Walnuts

Name: Green Salad with Apple and Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix); 1 crisp apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, thinly sliced); ½ cup walnuts (lightly toasted); 2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins (optional); Dressing; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice; 1 tsp honey or maple syrup; Salt (to taste); Black pepper (to taste)

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This salad is all about contrast. Fresh greens, sweet-tart apple slices, and crunchy walnuts come together in a light, clean bowl that feels refreshing and grounding at the same time. It’s simple, flexible, and works just as well as a starter as it does alongside a main.

This is Let’s Veg cooking that lets freshness lead.

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Green Salad with Apple and Walnuts

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Green salad with apple and walnuts tossed in a light vinaigrette. A fresh, simple Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy lunches or side dishes.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 217

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens arugula, spinach, or spring mix
1 crisp apple Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, thinly sliced
½ cup walnuts lightly toasted
2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins optional
Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Equipment

Salad Bowl Set

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Salad Bowl

Cooking Instructions

Place mixed greens in a large bowl.
Add sliced apple and walnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle dressing over salad just before serving.
Toss gently and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 482IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add feta or goat cheese for extra richness

Toast walnuts briefly for deeper flavor

Best served fresh to keep apples crisp

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