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Chopped Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Dressing

A refreshing and hearty salad featuring seasonal ingredients, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and kale
  • 1 cup red cabbage finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup apple diced, preferably a tart variety like Granny Smith
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Apple Cider Dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, red cabbage, carrots, celery, and diced apple.
  2. Add the chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, and crumbled feta cheese on top.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your autumn salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting.

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