Apple Walnut Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing

This Apple Walnut Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing is a perfect plant-based winter salad to serve during the holidays!

The tart apples and crunchy walnuts are a perfect match for the zesty dressing. The salad can be made ahead of time, so you don’t have to worry about last-minute prep. The best part about this vegan salad is that it’s so easy to make! Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a light meal on its own.

How to make Apple Walnut Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing

To prepare this refreshing Apple Walnut Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing, begin by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set the dressing aside.

Next, in a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, crumbled vegan feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped walnuts, and thinly sliced apples. Gently pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss everything until evenly coated.

Serve this delicious and healthy Apple Walnut Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing immediately and enjoy!

Tips:

• For a sweeter salad, use a sweeter variety of apple, such as Gala or Honeycrisp.
• If you don’t have vegan feta cheese, you can substitute it with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
• To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Assemble the salad just before serving.
• Add other ingredients to your liking, such as chopped celery, dried cranberries, or sunflower seeds.

This refreshing and healthy salad is:

• Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
• Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
• Great for fall and winter meals.
• Easy to customize with your favorite toppings.

If you liked this recipe, you might like my Vegan Caesar Salad or my Vegan Olive and Pine Nut Hummus.

Apple Walnut Lemon Salad

This Apple Walnut Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing is a perfect plant-based winter salad to serve during the holidays. The tart apples and crunchy walnuts are a perfect match for the zesty dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

The Salad

• 4 cups mixed salad greens such as romaine, spinach, arugula
• ½ cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
• ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 apple thinly sliced (such as Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)

The Dressing

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

 

• Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, vegan feta cheese, red onion, chopped walnuts, and sliced apples.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve immediately.