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Cape Cod Salad Recipe

Cape Cod Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Twist for Any Meal

This Cape Cod Salad recipe features fresh apples, cranberries, and nuts for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish.
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
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple diced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup blue cheese or gorgonzola crumbled
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup orange juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed salad greens, diced Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts or pecans.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
  3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking continuously to create a smooth emulsion.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss together until evenly coated.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates and sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese or gorgonzola before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served immediately to maintain freshness. Prepare components ahead of time for easy assembly.

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