Apple Avocado Salad with Goat Cheese
Español This apple, avocado, and goat cheese salad is one of my favorites to serve during Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. It’s easy to prepare, looks elegant, and has that perfect sweet and tangy balance that everyone loves.
Tip to Keep the Apples Crunchy and Fresh
If you’re preparing this salad ahead of time, here’s my secret to keeping the apples from turning brown:
Cut the apples into cubes, cover them with water, and add the juice of half a lime or lemon. Let them sit until you’re ready to mix the salad — they’ll stay crisp and beautiful!
Make-Ahead Tip
If you’re hosting or bringing this to a party, chop all the ingredients in advance and store them in separate containers.
Mix everything together and add the dressing right before serving to keep the salad crunchy and fresh.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 8 cups chopped lettuce (I like iceberg, but any variety works)
- 1 green apple
- 1 avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 4 oz goat cheese
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- Juice of ½ lime or lemon
Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 pinches black pepper
Directions
- 1-Prepare the apple: Cut into cubes and soak in water with the juice of ½ lime or lemon to prevent browning.
- Chop the veggies: Cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and chop it into small cubes.
- Prep the toppings: Chop the pecans and avocado into small squares.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix lettuce, apple, cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, pecans, and cranberries.
- Dress it up: Add the dressing and toss gently, or serve it on the side so everyone can add to their taste.
Serving Ideas
This salad pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or pork loin. It’s light, refreshing, and adds a pop of color to your holiday table!
FAQ
How much salad per person? plan to serve each person about 1 cup of salad.
Apple avocado salad
Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 green apple
- 1 avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- 3 tbsp dried cranberries
- juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
Dressing
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp white vinear
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 pinches black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the apple: Cut into cubes and soak in water with the juice of ½ lime or lemon to prevent browning.
- Chop the veggies: Cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and chop it into small cubes.
- Prep the toppings: Chop the pecans and avocado into small squares.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, mix lettuce, apple, cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, pecans, and cranberries.
- Dress it up: Add the dressing and toss gently, or serve it on the side so everyone can add to their taste.
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