Apple Cranberry Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

This vibrant and festive Apple Cranberry Salad, inspired by Cook's Illustrated, is a showstopper for any holiday gathering or weeknight dinner. Sweet and tart apples dance with juicy cranberries and crunchy walnuts in a creamy, zesty lemon vinaigrette. Looking for a substitution? Raisins work perfectly in place of cranberries! Prepare this stunning salad in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 217.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cranberry Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

  • 2 cups diced Granny Smith Apples
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Canola Oil (Olive oil, ¼ cup, used in recipe)
  • Heavy Cream (Sour cream or crème fraîche, 2 tablespoons, used in recipe)
  • Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup chopped Celery Rib
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped Walnuts
  • Boston Lettuce, for a bed of fresh leaves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or crème fraîche

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How to Make Apple Cranberry Salad With Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

  1. In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups diced apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ cup olive oil, and 2 tablespoons sour cream or crème fraîche.
  3. Season the dressing generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add ½ cup chopped celery, ½ cup dried cranberries (or raisins), and ½ cup chopped walnuts to the apples.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture.
  6. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  7. Serve immediately on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

14g

Carbs

5g

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