Green Salad with Apples and Maple-Walnut Dressing

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Green Salad with Apples and Maple-Walnut Dressing
45 min.
4
69kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and vibrant addition to your meal? This Green Salad with Apples and Maple-Walnut Dressing is the perfect choice! Bursting with flavor and texture, this salad combines the crispness of Braeburn or Honeycrisp apples with a medley of gourmet salad greens, creating a delightful contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

Not only is this salad a feast for the eyes, but it’s also a healthy option that caters to various dietary preferences. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, this dish checks all the boxes, making it an ideal side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack. With just 69 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the homemade maple-walnut dressing, which adds a touch of sweetness and nuttiness that perfectly complements the tartness of the apples. The combination of cider vinegar, walnut oil, and whole-grain Dijon mustard creates a dressing that is both simple and sophisticated, elevating your salad to new heights.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Green Salad with Apples and Maple-Walnut Dressing is not only quick to prepare but also a delightful way to enjoy fresh ingredients. Serve it at your next gathering or enjoy it as a light meal any day of the week. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup apples (2-inch)
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • cups the salad 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons walnut oil 
  • teaspoons dijon mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine salad greens and apple in a large bowl.
  2. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Drizzle over salad; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories69kcal
Protein5.26%
Fat21.17%
Carbs73.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.13
Glycemic Load
3.64
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.4078260841577%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.41mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:69.41kcal
3.47%
Fat:1.69g
2.6%
Saturated Fat:0.16g
1%
Carbohydrates:13.22g
4.41%
Net Carbohydrates:12.35g
4.49%
Sugar:9.31g
10.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:117.38mg
5.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.94g
1.89%
Vitamin C:15.42mg
18.69%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.98%
Vitamin A:726.26IU
14.53%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.84%
Folate:23.38µg
5.84%
Potassium:169.64mg
4.85%
Fiber:0.87g
3.5%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.2%
Phosphorus:30.32mg
3.03%
Magnesium:11.93mg
2.98%
Iron:0.49mg
2.7%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.32%
Calcium:22.81mg
2.28%
Copper:0.04mg
2.06%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.93%
Selenium:1.1µg
1.58%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.53%
Source:My Recipes