Holiday Salad with Cider Vinaigrette
A festive holiday salad with crisp apples, candied walnuts, Parmesan, and a maple cider vinaigrette that comes together in 15 minutes.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook:
Total: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 oz spring mix
- 1/2 large apple sliced very thinly
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts cut into small pieces
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 shallot minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk the olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and minced shallot together, or shake them in a jar.
- Add the spring mix, sliced apple, candied walnuts, and most of the Parmesan to a large bowl.
- Just before serving, add dressing gradually and toss until the leaves are lightly coated.
- Finish with the reserved Parmesan, apple, and candied walnuts, arranging the apple slices in small fans if desired.