Description
A vibrant salad bursting with seasonal flavors, combining fresh apples, cranberries, and gorgonzola cheese—perfect for busy weeknights or holiday spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine mixed greens, cranberries, and pecans in a large bowl.
- Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with gorgonzola cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
Prepare salad ingredients in advance, but add the dressing just before serving for crispness. Toss sliced apples in lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg