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A vibrant spring salad with apples, greens, mozzarella, and cashews.

Easy and Vibrant Spring Salad with Apples

The Bright Food
Enjoy a refreshing and colorful spring salad with apples, mixed greens, and a delicious homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 2000 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • jar or whisk

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced red onion

Salad

  • 1 cup cashews (roughly chopped)
  • 2 (5 oz) bags mixed greens
  • 1 red apple (diced)
  • 1 pear (diced)
  • 4 oz shredded mozzarella or fresh mozzarella pearls

Instructions
 

Dressing Preparation

  • Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl or jar until well combined and set aside.

Salad Assembly

  • Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl, ensuring they are fresh and properly prepared.

Serving

  • Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss to coat evenly.

Notes

Dress the salad right before serving to avoid wilting the greens. Emulsify the dressing by slowly adding olive oil while whisking or shaking in a jar. Toss cut apples and pears in lemon juice to prevent browning, and ensure greens are dry after washing to avoid diluting the dressing.
Keyword easy, healthy, spring salad, vibrant