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Ina Garten’s Cape Cod Salad

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A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring mixed greens, apples, cranberries, nuts, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings!

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salad Greens: Wash and dry the mixed greens thoroughly.
  2. Dice the Apple: Cut the Granny Smith apple into bite-sized chunks.
  3. Toast the Nuts: Heat a skillet and toast the walnuts or pecans for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Assemble the Salad Base: Layer the greens, apples, cranberries, and nuts in a mixing bowl.
  5. Make the Dressing: Combine orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper, then whisk in olive oil.
  6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  7. Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese on top.

Notes

Letting the salad sit for 10 minutes after dressing enhances flavor blending. Store components separately for freshness.

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Keywords: salad, summer, healthy, apple, cranberry, blue cheese, picnic

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