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Ina Garten Cape Cod Salad Recipe

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Ina Garten’s Cape Cod Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish combining crisp mixed greens, tart Granny Smith apples, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy toasted nuts, and tangy blue cheese, all brought together with a zesty citrus vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or elegant starter, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 large Granny Smith apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or Gorgonzola

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a smooth vinaigrette.
  2. Toast the Nuts: Toast your choice of walnuts or pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, then chop coarsely.
  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, diced Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
  4. Toss and Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness.

Notes

  • Toasted nuts can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container to save time.
  • For a nuttier flavor, try using pecans instead of walnuts or vice versa.
  • Blue cheese can be substituted with Gorgonzola for a milder taste.
  • Feel free to adjust the dressing’s sweetness by adding more or less honey to your preference.
  • This salad is best served fresh to maintain the crisp texture of the greens and apples.

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