Apple Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and Walnuts

Ingredients Link to heading

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 2 gala apples, sliced
  • 1 fennel bulb, sliced paper thin*
  • Lemon wedge, for squeezing
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped hazelnuts, or more pecans or walnuts
  • ⅓ cup shaved pecorino cheese
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette, for drizzling
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions Link to heading

  1. Arrange the mixed greens on a serving platter or in a serving bowl.
  2. Top with the apples and fennel.
  3. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the apples and fennel and toss.
  4. Top with the cranberries, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pecorino.
  5. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes Link to heading

*I like to use a mandolin slicer for this

Balsamic Vinaigrette Link to heading

Ingredients Link to heading

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil