Honey-Glazed Carrot and Apple Salad with Walnuts

A vibrant fall salad featuring roasted carrots, crisp apples, toasted walnuts, and a sweet-tangy honey dressing.

Cuisine: American

Category: Salads

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2, tart variety like Granny Smith, thinly sliced apple
• 1/2 cup, roughly chopped walnuts
• 5 oz, fresh mixed greens
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 1 lb sliced carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring once halfway.
2. Step 2: While carrots roast, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 5 oz mixed greens, 2 thinly sliced apples, and roasted carrots. Drizzle with 2 tbsp dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Top salad with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and drizzle remaining dressing over the top before serving immediately.