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Apple and Goat’s Cheese Autumn Salad: A Seasonal Harvest Bowl

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This Apple and Goat’s Cheese Autumn Salad is a perfect fall recipe featuring crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and a tangy honey-mustard dressing. With its seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavors, this salad is a deliciously healthy dish for any occasion. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s naturally gluten-free and can be customized to fit various dietary needs. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a festive holiday table, this fall salad will impress every time.

Ingredients

Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)

Crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady)

Goat cheese, crumbled

Walnuts, toasted

Red onion, thinly sliced

Dried cranberries

Honey-mustard dressing (olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the greens: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly. Arrange them in a large serving bowl.

  2. Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet, toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

  3. Slice the apples: Slice the apples just before serving to prevent browning. Toss them with lemon juice if preparing ahead.

  4. Assemble the salad: Layer the greens, apple slices, crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, red onion, and cranberries in the serving bowl.

  5. Make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

  6. Dress and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

Notes

  • To enhance the autumn flavor, try adding roasted butternut squash or figs.

  • Swap the goat cheese with feta, blue cheese, or brie for a different twist.

  • Make it plant-based by substituting avocado slices or plant-based cheese.

  • Keep the greens fresh by storing them with a paper towel in an airtight container.

  • The dressing can be stored for up to a week in the fridge. Shake well before use.

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