Apple-Cranberry Salad

Name: Apple-Cranberry Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 apple, diced; 1 pear, diced; ¼ cup dried cranberries; 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby greens; ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Rating: 4.46 stars

24 Ratings
18 Reviews
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Great salad you can serve on the side of a main dish or add roasted chicken and have as a meal! Chopped Belgian endive and radicchio can be substituted for the baby greens if you prefer a more exotic twist on salad recipes.

By Lisawas

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 apple, diced
1 pear, diced
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby greens
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Whisk the mustard and vinegar together in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a dressing; set aside.

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Step 2

Place the apple, pear, cranberries, baby greens, blue cheese, and walnuts into a large salad bowl. Toss gently to mix, then pour on the dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

256 calories; protein 3.7g 7% DV; carbohydrates 21.5g 7% DV; fat 18.6g 29% DV; cholesterol 6.3mg 2% DV; sodium 160.5mg 6% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (18)

Most helpful positive review

BRODBECK314

11/28/2008

This is really good. I made it for Thanksgiving. I had rave reviews. I put the dressing on the whole salad and regretted it. If it is not eaten with in an hour or so it gets slimey. The flavor was excellent. Also a few previous reviewers mentioned that the dressing was to much and I'd like to say that you have to use balsamic vinegar and stone ground mustard. Balsamic vinegar is milder then other vinegars. That may be why others found the dressing to much. Read More

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(46)

Most helpful critical review

chefmommy

08/13/2008

The taste of the dressing was not what we expected. It was very strong. It over powered the sweet taste of the apples and cranberries. Read More

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(19)

24 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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BRODBECK314

11/28/2008

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(46)

CindyKay

08/23/2011

I tweeked this somewhat. I didn't have pears so I omitted them. I didn't have blue cheese so I used feta cheese. It was a big success. Read More

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(27)

SunnyByrd

11/11/2008

"Great salad!" was H's comment about this one (and I make a lot of great salads so he's no sucker). The dressing IS strong so you probably don't want all of it. If you're going to toss it as instructed just use a small amount to start. I drizzled it over the salad and had it on the side for people to add more if they wanted. Fruit balsamic and blue cheese is always big hit with me. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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(26)

chefmommy

08/13/2008

The taste of the dressing was not what we expected. It was very strong. It over powered the sweet taste of the apples and cranberries. Read More

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(19)

Linda Grein

08/06/2008

I couldn't wait to try your recipe since you said it was great. The dressing tasted very good but the salad turned wilted before I could get it on the table (less than 3 minutes). Read More

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(15)

chele

07/07/2012

Really enjoyed this salad. Great flavor and texture. Perfect light salad for summer. I used Feta instead of blue cheese and I might add a litte red onion next time around. But all in all really liked this and would make it again! Read More

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Rosie

12/11/2011

One of my favorite salads. LOVE the dressing. I used romaine cause that's what I had on hand and omitted the apple cause it just didn't need it. The pear was plenty. Read More

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(11)

judyshome

09/13/2012

This is the perfect salad - I do make this from time to time although I use a little less mustard and add some sugar or honey to the dressing. Read More

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Gimmedap

09/13/2012

Skip the mustard dressing and make a simple balsamic and it gets five stars. I've even added sliced steak for a main course. Use Paul Newmans light balsamic in a pinch. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Apple-Cranberry Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 255.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 15 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 19 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu: 107 %

niacin equivalents: 9 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c: 27 %

folate: 9 %

calcium: 8 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 6 %

thiamin: 3 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

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percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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BRODBECK314

11/28/2008

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(46)

CindyKay

08/23/2011

I tweeked this somewhat. I didn't have pears so I omitted them. I didn't have blue cheese so I used feta cheese. It was a big success.

Helpful

(27)

SunnyByrd

11/11/2008

Helpful

(26)

chefmommy

08/13/2008

The taste of the dressing was not what we expected. It was very strong. It over powered the sweet taste of the apples and cranberries.

Helpful

(19)

Linda Grein

08/06/2008

I couldn't wait to try your recipe since you said it was great. The dressing tasted very good but the salad turned wilted before I could get it on the table (less than 3 minutes).

Helpful

(15)

chele

07/07/2012

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(12)

Rosie

12/11/2011

One of my favorite salads. LOVE the dressing. I used romaine cause that's what I had on hand and omitted the apple cause it just didn't need it. The pear was plenty.

Helpful

(11)

judyshome

09/13/2012

This is the perfect salad - I do make this from time to time although I use a little less mustard and add some sugar or honey to the dressing.

Helpful

(11)

Gimmedap

09/13/2012

Skip the mustard dressing and make a simple balsamic and it gets five stars. I've even added sliced steak for a main course. Use Paul Newmans light balsamic in a pinch.

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