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    Avocado Walnut Cranberry Apple Salad

    Published: Jul 16, 2022 by Vanessa Vickery · No Comments

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    Contents

    • 1 RECIPE FEATURES
    • 2 RECIPE INGREDIENTS
    • 3 RECIPE FAQS
    • 4 Avocado Walnut Cranberry Apple Salad
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    how the Apple, Avocado, Cranberry & Walnut Salad looks when you make it

    Avocado Walnut Cranberry Apple Salad is made with four amazing ingredients that come together so beautifully in this salad. It is the perfect salad to have at Christmas time or during the holiday season.

    Avocado Walnut Cranberry Apple Salad in a green bowl

    This apple avocado salad is adapted from a similar salad I found over on Creme De La Crumb and I have added avocado and my own vinaigrette that I have used before.

    These four ingredients work so brilliantly together! I really love this cranberry walnut salad and have made it many times, especially during Christmas and the festive season.

    RECIPE FEATURES

    Easy to make - This cranberry apple salad is really easy to make and will take around 10 minutes to prepare.

    Healthy wholefood ingredients - which are easy to find at any supermarket, health store, food markets or on-line store.

    Perfect for celebrating - this salad is great to make during the festive season or any other special occasion.

    RECIPE INGREDIENTS

    • Baby spinach
    • Green apples
    • Avocado
    • Walnuts
    • Dried cranberries
    • Feta (optional - if you eat dairy)

    Dressing Ingredients

    • Coconut vinegar 'balsamic' style or balsamic vinegar
    • Honey - use rice malt syrup or maple syrup if you don't eat honey/
    • Dijon mustard
    • Sea salt and black pepper

    RECIPE FAQS

    I am lactose intolerant, what can I swap the feta for?

    You can either the feta or you can swap for a lactose free version or a plant-based version. There are so many options available at your local supermarkets or health food shops.

    Can I substitute the honey?

    Yes, you can use maple syrup or brown rice syrup instead of honey.

    How can I make this recipe Vegan?

    Simply omit the feta and substitute the honey for rice malt syrup or maple syrup to make this recipe Vegan.

    A bowl of salad with salad servers

    Looking for other salad recipes? Try these:

    • 11 Delicious and Healthy Super Salads
    • Roasted Pumpkin and Beetroot Salad
    • Healthy Breakfast Salads You Will Love
    • Salmon and Poached Egg Breakfast Salad

    DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

    I would love to hear from you. You can either leave a comment below and/or give this recipe a rating! If you do make this recipe, please take a photo and share it on Instagram tag #becomingness

    Avocado Walnut Cranberry Apple Salad

    Avocado Walnut Cranberry Apple Salad is made with four amazing ingredients that come together so beautifully in this salad. It is the perfect salad to have at Christmas time or during the holiday season.
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    Category: Soup & Salad
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 399kcal
    Author: Vanessa Vickery

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups baby spinach
    • 2 green apples medium sized - peeled, cored and sliced into small pieces
    • 1 avocado medium - sliced
    • 1 cup walnuts
    • ⅓ cup dried cranberries
    • ⅓ cup feta optional, sliced into small pieces

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup coconut vinegar 'balsamic' style
    • 2 teaspoons honey
    • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
    • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Make the dressing: Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
    • Make the salad: Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl then pour the dressing over the top when ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Feta is optional for those who eat dairy, but the recipe is still amazing without it. 
    • You can substitute the honey with brown rice syrup or maple syrup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serve | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 2291IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

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