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May 9, 2016

Mixed Greens with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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This delicious mixed greens with apple cider vinaigrette recipe is topped with sliced apples and veggies. It’s perfectly light, refreshing, and delicious!

Mixed Greens with Veggies, Apples & an Apple Cider VinaigretteDid you know May was national salad month? Is there really a month dedicated to salad? Apparently so. I must admit that I’m not the biggest salad fan. In fact, I don’t really like salad. The thought of eating lettuce alone for an entire meal is seriously depressing.

However, if you pile a bunch of yummy toppings on top of some lettuce and then douse it down with a tasty dressing, salad can be quite bearable. I dare say, it can even be quite delicious!

Mixed Greens with Veggies, Apples & an Apple Cider VinaigretteTo me, the dressing plays a major role in the whether a salad is successful or not. My favorites are a good homemade ranch or a simple vinaigrette. Why waste your time and money buying pre-made bottles at the store, which are filled with additives and high fructose corn syrup, when you can whip one up in your own kitchen in less than 5 minutes! You just need something acidic, like vinegar or lemon juice, and a good quality oil. For this one I used extra virgin olive oil and raw apple cider vinegar. Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) is not only good for you, but it tastes great in dressings, especially with a bit of honey added for sweetening!

Mixed Greens with Veggies, Apples & an Apple Cider VinaigretteAnd don’t forget all of the yummy toppings! My favorite salad topping is definitely fruit—strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, and apples. I know apples are usually a fall fruit, but I figured, why must we wait until the fall to eat apples? They’re in the grocery store all. year. long. I like apples, so here is an apple salad. In the spring. For all of my fellow apple-loving peeps out there. 

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Mixed Greens with Veggies, Apples & an Apple Cider Vinaigrette


  • Author: Joscelyn Abreu
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Mixed greens with sliced apples, veggies, and topped with a sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfectly light, refreshing, and delicious!


Ingredients

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Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, or more to taste
  • 3–4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, depending on how tangy you want it
  • 1/3 cup olive or avocado oil
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Salad:

  • 10–12 oz. organic spring mix, baby spinach, or chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 large granny smith apple, sliced thin
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber, or more to taste
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans or other nut of choice

Instructions

Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

  1. Combine all of the apple cider ingredients in a small dish and whisk until oil and vinegar are incorporated. Adjust seasonings to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad:

  1. Place mixed greens, sliced apple, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado into a large bowl. Top with toasted pecans and a little of the apple cider vinaigrette and gently toss to combine. Add more dressing to taste. Serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side.
  • Category: Salad, Main, Gluten-Free

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Filed Under: All Recipes Tagged With: Apple, apple cider vinegar, Cucumber, Fruit, light, mixed greens, pecans, refreshing, salad, tangy, Tomatoes, Vegetable, vinaigrette

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  1. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    May 11, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    homemade dressings are what makes the salad i think!! your vinaigrette sounds super delicious, especially with the Dijon mustard. mm!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you, Beverley!

      Reply
  2. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    May 11, 2016 at 5:43 am

    Apple salad with apple cider vinaigrette is the best idea ever, Joscelyn. Salad toppings are fantastic. Looking forward for more ah-mazing salad recipes.

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks, Anu! I agree, apple cider vinegar in dressing adds a great flavor! Thanks for your encouragement 🙂

      Reply
  3. Melanie says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    This looks so yummy. I’ve been wanting to find a new salad recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Thank you, Melanie. I appreciate your encouragement 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ryan | A Polished Palate says

    May 10, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I’m always looking for new salad recipes for lunch and this one sounds delicious!

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Thanks, Ryan!

      Reply
  5. Kat says

    May 10, 2016 at 11:25 am

    I’m going to make this one! I love a nice clean vinaigrette like this!

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Me too, Kat! Please let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  6. Ally Fiesta (@AllyFiesta) says

    May 9, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Omg, National Salad Month! I am excited to learn more. I saved the ranch recipe for later. I like having apples in my salads. Look forward to more salad ideas this month.

    Reply
    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks, Ally! I love fresh salad with apples and all sorts of combinations!

      Reply
  7. amisha says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Love this recipe! I love the apple cider vinegar vinaigrette. I usually use red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar in my dressing , or lemon juice. I make homemade dressings too. They are full of additives outside and I don’t like that! Great toppings for this salad. I will try it 🙂

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    • Joscelyn | Wifemamafoodie says

      May 11, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks, Amisha! I agree, many pre-packaged condiments have so many additives. It’s nice when you can easily make them at home and they taste so much better! I love balsamic and lemon vinaigrettes too! I’ll have to try red wine next time…surprised I’ve never tried that one before! Thanks for the tip my friend!

      Reply

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