Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMeritageAutumn Salad Recipe

Autumn Salad Recipe

Inspired by Meritage
Time30m
Serves4

Red oak & lolla rossa, honeycrisp apple, candied walnuts, rosemary pickled cranberries, walnut vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Wash and Dry the Greens

    Rinse the red oak and lolla rossa lettuce under cold running water. Spin or pat dry using a salad spinner or paper towels.

  2. 2

    Chop the Lettuce

    Tear the washed lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Slice the Apple

    Core the honeycrisp apple and slice it into thin wedges. Add the apple slices to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Add Toppings

  1. 4

    Add Candied Walnuts

    Sprinkle the candied walnuts over the salad base in the bowl.

  2. 5

    Add Pickled Cranberries

    Spoon the rosemary pickled cranberries over the salad, distributing them evenly.

Make the Dressing

  1. 6

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 7

    Taste and Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the dressing and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad right before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  2. 9

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.

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