Saturday, November 14, 2015

Healthy Thanksgiving: Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad + A Special Twist

Cranberries are a hallmark for thanksgiving, and this salad is a great healthy choice not just for Thanksgiving but anytime in the fall. The first version is the original then the second is our spin to make this awesome salad great for in the spring and summer as well. 

Ingredients:
6 Cups salad - any mix you like, we found that a mix of arugula and baby spinach is delicious!
1 Medium Red Apple*
1 Medium Green Apple*
1 Cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
1/3 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese 
1/3 Cup Dried Cranberries

Dressing
1 Cup Apple Juice
4 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar, white vinegar also works
2 TBSP Honey
1/4 TSP Black Pepper
1/4 Cup Oil
A Pinch of Salt



Instructions:
  1. Core and chop apples into think slices. Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, and cranberries in a large bowl. 
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  3. Toss with salad.
  4. Serve & Enjoy!
*Apples maybe of any variety you like.

Now for a Twist!

Ingredients:
6 Cups salad - any mix you like
1 Medium Red Apple*
1 Medium Green Apple*
1 Cup Almonds, roughly chopped
1/3 Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese 
1/3 Cup Dried Blueberries

Dressing
1 Cup Apple Juice
4 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar, white vinegar also works
2 TBSP Honey
1/4 TSP Black Pepper
1/4 Cup Oil
A Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt

Instructions:
  1. Core and chop apples into think slices. Toss lettuce, apples, almonds, feta, and dried blueberries in a large bowl. 
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  3. Toss with salad.
  4. Serve & Enjoy!
*Apples maybe of any variety you like.



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