This fantastic fall apple salad combines crisp apples, leafy greens, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans in a vibrant vinaigrette to enjoy all fall and holiday season!
¼ cupsunflower seeds,walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, or any other nut or seed
¼ cupof cranberries or raisins
Instructions
Add the tofu to a small bowl. Set aside.
In a small jar or bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, sugar, dijon mustard, and water. Mix well and add 2 tablespoons of dressing to the crumbled tofu. Mix well and set aside.
To assemble the salad, dice 1 and a half apples and thinly slice the other half for garnish. Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl and add the diced apples. Toss well and garnish with the slices of apples, nuts, cranberries, and tofu.
Serve immediately with the dressing on the side to keep the greens fresh and crispy.
Notes
Use crisp apples: The texture is best for salads. Other than that, you can decide if you’d prefer a more sweet or tart flavor.
For more flavor: Toast the walnuts/pecans in a dry skillet until fragrant.
Tweak the dressing to taste: Prepare it first, then leave it to sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. Before serving, taste and adjust any of the elements to your liking.
Leave the ‘feta’ to marinate: While it will taste okay if prepared and eaten immediately, it’ll be even better if given at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld and marinate.