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Apple Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
There’s something magical about the moment when crisp autumn apples meet the tang of pickles and the richness of walnuts in one perfect bowl. What brings it all together is the smooth, flavorful American Garden Balsamic Vinaigrette, adding just the right touch of sweetness, tanginess, and depth to elevate every bite. Apple walnut salad with balsamic vinaigrette captures everything wonderful about seasonal eating. It delivers satisfying crunch, a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and those delightful flavor combinations that make each bite a pleasant surprise.
What makes this apple walnut salad truly irresistible is how beautifully it layers its textures and tastes. The tender baby spinach provides the perfect base for crisp apple slices, while American Garden Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade adds a bright, tangy finish that lifts the whole dish. It’s the kind of dish that works equally well as a light lunch or an elegant side that steals the show at dinner parties.
Perfect flavor companions:
- American Garden Real Mayonnaise Light – create a creamy dressing variation by mixing with the balsamic vinaigrette
- American Garden Dill Pickles Whole Cucumbers – add a refreshing crunch and tangy lift to the salad.
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35m
4 
EASY
Ingredients
8 cups baby spinach, chopped
1 medium apple, cut into long, thin slices
¼ cup onions, thinly sliced
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
½ cup American Garden Dill Pickles Whole Cucumbers, chopped
½ cup cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons American Garden Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade
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Preparation
In a large bowl, add the baby spinach, cranberries, onions, walnuts, apple, American Garden Dill Pickles Whole Cucumbers, and feta cheese. Pour 2 tablespoons of American Garden Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade and toss the salad to mix the ingredients well. Serve immediately.
Cut the apples just before serving to prevent browning. Or you can dip the apples in lemon juice before serving them.
What’s Best Way to Store Apple Walnut Salad?
This apple walnut salad is best enjoyed fresh, but you can prepare components ahead for easy assembly. Store chopped walnuts in an airtight container for up to a week and keep the American Garden Dill Pickles and cranberries ready in the refrigerator. The American Garden Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing & Marinade brings all these diverse flavors together with its perfect balance of tang and sweetness. For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain the spinach’s crispness. This salad proves that sometimes the most unexpected combinations create the most memorable meals – the pickles add that surprising element that transforms an ordinary salad into something truly special.