Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Walnut Breakfast Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A refreshing and naturally sweet Whole30 breakfast salad combining crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a cinnamon-infused lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 10 minutes, combines mixed salad greens, apple, walnuts into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 large, cored and thinly sliced apple
• 1/3 cup, roughly chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp (optional, Whole30 allows natural sweetness from fruit) honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• a pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp honey (optional), 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and fragrant.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens, 1 large thinly sliced apple, and 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts.
3. Step 3: Pour the cinnamon lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately for a crisp, refreshing breakfast salad with warming spice notes.