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Fall Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds

This Fall Salad with Apples, Cranberries, and Sunflower Seeds is a vibrant and delicious dish perfect for the season.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Fall, Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces about 5 cups spring greens salad blend
  • 1 large or 2 small Granny Smith apple s
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 ounces chilled goat cheese crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 cup cooked chicken rotisserie chicken is great
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Make the dressing: In a cup or jar, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard and salt until well blended. Season to taste with pepper.
  • Chop the apple into bite-sized pieces. Place your greens in a large serving bowl. Top with apple, dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds and chicken. Use a fork to crumble the goat cheese over the salad.
  • Drizzle the salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves once tossed. Gently toss to mix all of the ingredients and serve!