Cape Cod Salad
A delightful salad featuring crisp mixed greens, tart Granny Smith apples, sweet dried cranberries, and creamy blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens Use fresh, high-quality greens.
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped Toasting enhances flavor.
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola Substitute with feta or goat cheese if desired.
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Gradually add the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing becomes emulsified and glossy.
Toast the Nuts
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the nuts for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool before chopping.
Assemble the Salad
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat the ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of each component.
Notes
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting. For added seasonal flavors, consider adding roasted sweet potatoes in fall or fresh berries in summer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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