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Low Sodium Apple Walnut Salad

AuthorKelly Jensen
This easy low sodium apple walnut salad recipe makes a fantastic fall side - with fresh chopped apples, nuts, and a salt-free homemade dressing. Bright, fresh, and always a crowd pleaser!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 154 kcal

Equipment

  • Serving Bowl
  • Mason jar, or small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 5 ounces mixed greens washed
  • 1 apple diced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • Garnishes optional, you can use low sodium croutons (recipe linked below in Notes), extra nuts or seeds, or chopped apples

For the Apple Cider Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, apple, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
  • To a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients together. Seal with airtight lid and shake well to combine.
  • Right before serving, pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well to combine. Garnish with extra chopped apples and walnuts if desired, low sodium croutons, or your favorite low sodium salad topper - enjoy!

Notes

Garnish/Salad Topper Ideas

If you're looking for a few extra add-ins to this salad, here are some of my favorites!
  • Low sodium croutons - which I make by tossing low so bread with olive oil, fresh garlic, and garlic powder for a kick!
  • Unsalted seeds/nuts - I actually added a spoonful of hemp hearts to my salad (the little white specks in the pictures) but I love unsalted sunflower seeds or nuts for added crunch.
  • Dried fruit
  • Black pepper - coarsely ground black pepper makes a lovely garnish, and adds a lot of flavor!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 288IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.

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