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Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pepitas

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This Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Pepitas is a fresh, vibrant side dish perfect for holidays or everyday meals. Tossed in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette and topped with creamy goat cheese, it’s a flavorful and colorful salad that’s both quick and impressive.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 6 cups fresh spring greens or mixed salad greens
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup toasted pepitas
  • 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine salad greens, apple slices, dried cranberries, and toasted pepitas.
  3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top just before serving.

Notes

  • Swap goat cheese with feta, blue cheese, or shaved Parmesan.
  • Use Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples for a sweeter variation.
  • Add grilled chicken, salmon, or chickpeas to make it a full meal.
  • Pears, walnuts, or sliced almonds also make great additions.
  • Make the vinaigrette ahead and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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