Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (400g)
  • 2 medium Apples (300g)
  • ½ cup Walnuts, roughly chopped (50g)
  • ¼ cup Dried Cranberries or Raisins (40g)
  • ¼ cup Crumbled Blue Cheese or Feta (optional) (50g)
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (45ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (20g)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (5g)
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them! Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Give it a good shake if using a jar.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, diced apples, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries (or raisins), and blue cheese (or feta), if using.
  4. Pour the honey-lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Be careful not to overdress – you want the ingredients to be lightly coated.
  5. Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and flavor.