Apple, Walnut, and Mixed Greens Salad with Zinfandel-Cranberry Vinaigrette
This is a great salad for any occasion. The walnuts and cranberries add a nice flavor to the salad and the vinaigrette is delicious.
This is a great salad for any occasion. The walnuts and cranberries add a nice flavor to the salad and the vinaigrette is delicious.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as craisins)
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup zinfandel or other fruity dry red wine
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 3 tablespoons shallots minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon walnut oil
- 10 cup gourmet salad greens
- 3 cups gala apple (about 2 apples), cubed
- 1 cup walla walla, or other sweet onion (about 1 medium sized), sliced
- 1/3 cup walnuts toasted, coarsely chopped
- Carbohydrate 22.4781247916667 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 4.16558983333333 g
- Fiber 2.68317083243566 g
- Protein 1.9696995 g
- Saturated Fat 0.302306833333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (157g)
- Sodium 14.0217458333333 mg
- Sugar 19.794953959231 g
- Trans Fat 0.423637666666667 g
- Calories 133 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine cranberries and apple juice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain cranberries; discard apple juice. Set cranberries aside.
- Bring wine and cranberry juice to a boil in pan, and cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 8 minutes). Pour wine mixture into a medium bowl; add shallots, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gradually add oil, stirring with a whisk
- Combine cranberries, greens, apple, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
As a busy woman, I'm always on the lookout for healthy and delicious recipes that are easy to make. This apple, walnut, and mixed greens salad with Zinfandel-cranberry vinaigrette is a perfect example of a dish that fits the bill.
The salad is packed with fresh, vibrant ingredients, including mixed greens, apples, walnuts, and cranberries. The Zinfandel-cranberry vinaigrette is a tangy and flavorful dressing that brings all the elements of the salad together perfectly. I love that this salad is light and refreshing, yet still satisfying enough to serve as a main course. It's a great option for lunch or dinner, and it's also perfect for potlucks or picnics. Plus, it's a breeze to make! If you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad that's easy to make, this apple, walnut, and mixed greens salad with Zinfandel-cranberry vinaigrette is a great option. Give it a try, and I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do!
