Yankee Doodle Apple Salad
Enjoy a crisp and colorful Yankee Doodle Apple Salad perfect for any festive occasion! This salad features a delightful mix of thinly sliced Granny Smith and red apples, fresh blueberries, and strawberries, all tossed with baby spinach and arugula. The addition of crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts adds a wonderful texture and flavor, while thinly sliced red onion provides a subtle bite. Drizzled with a light and tangy apple cider vinegar and honey dressing, this salad is both refreshing and delicious. Perfect for celebrating with friends and family!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith Apples (Cored and Thinly Sliced)
- 2 Red Apples (Cored and Thinly Sliced) Gala or Fuji
- 1 Cup Blueberries
- 1 Cup Strawberries (Hulled and Sliced)
- 3 Cups Baby Spinach
- 3 Cups Arugula
- 1/2 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 3/4 Cup Crumbled Bleu Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Walnuts, Toasted
For the Dressing
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tbl Apple Cider VInegar
- 2 Tbl Honey or Honey Substitute
- 1 Tbl Dijon Mustard
- Salt/Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, combine the thinly sliced Granny Smith apples, red apples, baby spinach, arugula, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Add the Fruits and Cheese: Add the blueberries, sliced strawberries, and crumbled blue cheese to the salad bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top for added crunch.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving
- This makes 6 servings. On WW, each serving is 8 WW Points. Enjoy!