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Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad Recipe: Fresh, Crunchy Delight!

A delightful Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad recipe featuring tart apples, cranberries, and nuts for a fresh taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens use a mix of baby greens or romaine
  • 1 large Granny Smith Apple or substitute with Honeycrisp
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or substitute with raisins
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts or Pecans almonds can be used as substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese or Gorgonzola goat cheese is a milder alternative
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice bottled juice is acceptable
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or substitute with balsamic
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil or substitute with avocado oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • jar
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts or pecans. Gently toss until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  3. Just before serving, drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are coated.
  4. Serve the salad immediately on individual plates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store undressed salad components separately for freshness. Dress just before serving to avoid wilting.

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