Apple Cranberry Salad with Turkey and Apple Cider Vinaigrette Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Apple Cranberry Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy apples, sharp cheddar cheese, juicy turkey, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a tangy homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect as a light meal or side dish, this salad balances sweet, savory, and tart flavors with a delightful texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad
- 3 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/2 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced deli turkey (or 4–5 slices chopped; leftover turkey also works)
- 1/3 cup organic dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup walnuts
Apple Cider Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Dash of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and a dash of salt. Whisk the ingredients together until fully emulsified or, if using a jar, cover and shake vigorously to blend the vinaigrette evenly.
- Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, diced apple, cubed cheddar cheese, diced turkey, dried cranberries, and walnuts. Pour the prepared apple cider vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss all the salad ingredients together until evenly coated with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp textures at their best.
Notes
- For the turkey, use either 4-5 slices of deli turkey chopped or leftover cooked turkey chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- Nutritional values may vary depending on the specific brands and ingredient quantities used.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain crunchiness of lettuce and nuts.
Keywords: apple cranberry salad, turkey salad, apple cider vinaigrette, fresh salad, healthy salad, fall salad, romaine lettuce salad
