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Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad Recipe

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Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad Recipe with crisp greens, tart Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, and creamy blue cheese tossed in a bright citrus vinaigrette.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the salad:

6 cups mixed salad greens
1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
½ cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola

For the dressing:

¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup olive oil

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
Toast the walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then let cool and roughly chop.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced apple, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use crisp apples like Granny Smith for a tart contrast.
Gorgonzola offers a milder alternative to blue cheese.
The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Add grilled chicken for a more filling meal.