Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

5 from 1 vote

This tart Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad is a delightful mix of tangy Granny Smith apples, crunchy nuts, seeds, and savory bacon, all coming together for a burst of flavor. Creamy Gorgonzola Cheese adds the perfect balance, making this salad nothing short of heavenly.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces whole red butter leaves or baby butter lettuce washed and leaves separated
2 small apples cored and thinly sliced
4 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
½ cup walnuts chopped
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Dressing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

In a large salad bowl, layer the butter lettuce leaves.
Evenly distribute the apple slices over the lettuce, followed by the crumbled bacon and red onion slices.
Sprinkle the walnuts, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola cheese, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds over the top.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure even distribution of the dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

Note: The listed prep time assumes using pre-cooked bacon and pre-washed lettuce. If you’re starting with raw bacon and whole lettuce, additional prep time may be needed.

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