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Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad

Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad: Quick, Fresh, and Flavorful Delight

Discover the Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad, a quick and nourishing meal featuring fresh ingredients, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 5 cups Mixed Salad Greens any favorite greens
  • 1 medium Granny Smith Apple or Honeycrisp/Fuji for sweetness
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins/dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Walnuts or Pecans or sunflower/pumpkin seeds for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese or Gorgonzola or feta for a milder taste
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice fresh preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar or balsamic for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard for milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil for lighter taste

Equipment

  • salad spinner
  • Mixed bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and dry mixed salad greens, then arrange them in a large salad bowl.
  2. Dice Granny Smith apple and toast walnuts or pecans in a skillet for 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
  4. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing.
  5. In the bowl with the greens, add diced apple, toasted nuts, cranberries, and cheese.
  6. Drizzle dressing over salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store ingredients separately to maintain freshness. Dress the salad just before serving.

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