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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups salad - (Any spring green mix will do)
- 1 red apple
- 1 green apple
- 1 cup walnuts - roughly chopped,
- 4-6 bacon strips - cooked and chopped
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Dressing
- 1 cup apple juice
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup oil
Candied Walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
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Core and chop apples. Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, bacon (if using) and cranberries together in a large bowl.
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Whisk together all dressing ingredients or combine in a jar and shake vigorously. Toss with salad immediately before serving. Enjoy!
Candied Walnuts
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Line a baking sheet with greased parchment or a nonstick baking mat. In a medium nonstick pan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar.
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Once butter is melted, stir in the walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Continue to stir until walnuts are well coated. Remove from heat and immediately spread walnuts out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes.