Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

258
calories
18,1g
fat
23,3g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
6,5mg
cholesterol
240mg
sodium
Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

Recipe Description

I love this Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas. It is really easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious. I love the addition of chilled creamy goat cheese in this salad. 

To make this, start by toasting pepitas in a skillet. Leave to cool. Make an apple cider vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice a Granny Smith apple. Assemble the salad in your favorite salad bowl. Dress with the vinaigrette and toss well to coat. Serve immediately!

To make my version of Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Toast pepitas

    5 min
    Step 1 - Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

    Toast ¼ cup of pepitas in a medium-sized skillet, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden on the edges and making little popping noises. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.

  2. 2

    Make dressing

    2 min
    Step 2 - Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

    Whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoons of vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of mustard, and ¼ teaspoon of salt until well blended. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.

  3. 3

    Chop apple

    3 min
    Step 3 - Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

    Just before serving the salad, chop the Granny Smith apple into thin, bite-sized pieces.

  4. 4

    Assemble salad

    3 min
    Step 4 - Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

    Place 5 cups of greens in a large salad bowl. Top with sliced apple, ⅓ cup of dried cranberries and the toasted pepitas. Use a fork to crumble 2 ounces of goat cheese over the salad.

  5. 5

    Dress salad

    2 min
    Step 5 - Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

    Drizzle the salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat the leaves once tossed. Gently toss the salad ingredients.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas

    Serve immediately.

This Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas is a super tasty salad! Try it out soon, and please come back to leave a comment below with your thoughts.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Sam89
March 3, 2025
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Superb salad recipe. Made it for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. The combination of apples and cranberries really adds something special. So fresh, quick to prepare.

Katie
February 21, 2025
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This Green Salad is amazing! I made it for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. The flavors of the apples and cranberries blended so well, and the goat cheese was the special touch. Proud to whip this up!

Rob
February 3, 2025
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This Green Salad rocks! Made it for the fam, and they all loved it. Chillin' with goat cheese and crunchy pepitas, what a combo! Totally smashing recipe.

Henry Thompson
October 28, 2024
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I made the Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas for a family gathering. It was a hit! The crunchy pepitas combined with the sweet apples were just amazing. My wife said it was the best salad she's ever tasted, and I totally agree.

Tina
September 2, 2024
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Made this salad for a picnic with my fam. So easy and delish! The crunchy pepitas and sweet apples were a hit. Thanks a bunch for the recipe

Fiona Thorne
July 22, 2024
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This Green Salad is the bomb. So simple and tasty! I whipped it up for a family picnic last weekend, and everyone gobbled it up. Def gonna make it again, especially with that goat cheese.

Yankee
May 31, 2024
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Great salad for family dinner. Kids loved the apples

Frank
March 11, 2024
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Superb!

Laura Johnson
January 14, 2024
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Superb! This salad was such a hit at our family dinner! Everyone loved the crunch of the pepitas and the sweetness from the cranberries. I added some leftovers to my lunch the next day, and it was just as amazing. Will definitely make again!

Laura Smith
December 7, 2023
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Simply the best!

Jessica
March 9, 2023
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I tried this Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas for a picnic with my friends, and we were all blown away! The crunch from the pepitas and the sweetness of apples made it a hit. So simple yet so great!

Ursula
February 6, 2023
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Making this salad was a fun family adventure. Everyone loved it, especially the goats cheese. So refreshing!

Quinn Anderson
February 6, 2023
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Superb salad dish!

Gina Thompson
January 12, 2023
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I made this Green Salad for a cozy dinner party with some friends. The combination of apples and cranberries is just fantastic! The toasted pepitas added a crunchy touch that everyone loved. It was simple and impressive, just like I wanted. This will definitely be a go-to recipe for future gatherings.

Olivia
September 22, 2022
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Superb

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