Description
A crisp and refreshing American salad featuring crunchy thinly sliced apples, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and shredded carrots tossed with mixed greens. The vibrant salad is dressed in a light, sweet-tangy lemon-honey dressing, making it perfect for a healthy and easy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Main Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add 4 cups of mixed greens, the thinly sliced apples, toasted sliced almonds, dried cranberries, and shredded carrots. Gently mix to distribute evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1½ tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, and salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all components evenly without bruising the apples or greens.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the sweetness of the dressing and dried cranberries.
- For added protein, consider topping the salad with grilled chicken breast.
- To toast almonds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Adjust honey and lemon juice ratio in dressing to taste for desired sweetness and acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
