Apple, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Apple, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds); 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped if desired; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon apple cider (or raspberry, pear or other fruity) vinegar; Finely grated zest of half an orange, optional; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 apple, cored and quartered; 1 head lettuce, cored and torn into pieces, or mesclun mix; 1 6-ounce log of goat cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped if desired
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider (or raspberry, pear or other fruity) vinegar
Finely grated zest of half an orange, optional
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 apple, cored and quartered
1 head lettuce, cored and torn into pieces, or mesclun mix
1 6-ounce log of goat cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Toss pepitas with olive oil and salt in a bowl.
3
Spread on baking sheet and toast in oven until golden and popped, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Remove and let cool.
5
Place pepitas and cranberries in bottom of a salad bowl.
6
In another bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, vinegar and zest, if using.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Whisk until emulsified.
9
Thinly slice each apple quarter crosswise, and add to salad bowl.
10
Add lettuce and dressing, and toss to mix.
11
Crumble cheese over salad and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds), 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped if desired, and more.

Yes, Apple, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple, Cranberry and Goat Cheese Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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