Cinnamon Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Cinnamon Salad, a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and savory elements. Crisp apple and juicy pear slices mingle with a blend of tender mixed greens, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and creamy crumbled feta for a delightful texture medley. The star of the dish is the homemade cinnamon vinaigrette—an irresistible blend of warm ground cinnamon, apple cider vinegar, honey, and olive oil—that adds a subtle spiced sweetness to each bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and full of nutritious ingredients, this fall-inspired salad is ideal for cozy gatherings or as a fresh side dish for your autumn meals. Discover how wholesome and flavorful salads can be with this easy and elegant recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
• 1 medium Apple (crisp variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
• 1 medium Pear (ripe but firm)
• 1 cup Walnuts (toasted)
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the salad greens. Place them in a large serving bowl.

Step 2

Core and thinly slice the apple and pear. Leave the skins on for added texture and color. Add them to the salad greens.

Step 3

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Let the walnuts cool slightly before adding them to the salad.

Step 4

Sprinkle the dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese over the greens and fruit.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the ground cinnamon, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified. Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 6

Drizzle the cinnamon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, spiced flavors balanced by the crisp freshness of the greens and fruits.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(892.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2054.5

Total Fat 150.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 2012.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 110.1g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 823.2mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1486.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.4%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 28.7%