Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas
By Kylee Van Horn, RD
10 ingredients-10 minutes-4 servings
Ingredients:
5 ozs Spring Greens Salad Blend (about 5 cups)
1 Large Granny Smith Apple
1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup Pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
2 ozs Chilled Goat Cheese (or about 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese)
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 1/2 tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 tsps Honey
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions:
Toast the pepitas: In a medium-sized skillet, toast the pepitas over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are turning golden on the edges and making little popping noises. Transfer the pepitas to a small bowl to cool.
Make the dressing: In a cup or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, and mustard until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Just before serving, chop the apple into thin, bite-sized pieces. Place your greens in a large serving bowl. Top with sliced apples, dried cranberries and toasted pepitas. Use a fork to crumble the goal cheese over the salad. Drizzle the salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves once tossed (you probably won’t need all of it). Gently toss to mix all of the ingredients and serve!
Nutrition: Amount per serving
Calories 348
Fat 25g
Saturated 7g
Carbs 23g
Fiber 5g
Protein 9g
Cholesterol 23mg
Sodium 116mg
Vitamin A 2759IU
Vitamin C 13 mg
Calcium 111mg
Iron 3mg
Vitamin D 0IU
Vitamin B12 0ug
