This salad is bursting with fall flavors like arugula, dried cranberries, walnuts and of course the homemade caramel apple tea vinaigrette dressing.

I received compensation from Republic of Tea for this post. The recipe and opinions are my own.

This Cranberry Walnut Salad is made extra flavorful thanks to a homemade vinaigrette dressing made with caramel apple tea.

This post is part of Flavors of Fall Week. Be sure to keep scrolling to see all of today's fabulous recipes and to enter the giveaway thanks to our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Melissa’s Produce, Torani, Republic of Tea, Taylor & Colledge, and Nairn’s.

salad dressing in a jar with cranberries, walnuts, tea bags and a salad bowl around it and text overlay "cranberry walnut salad with caramel apple tea dressing"

Some people are shocked that I do not buy salad dressing. I do not see a reason too. All you need is a little oil and vinegar and some maybe some other ingredients like herbs or mustard, etc. and you can easily create your own in a few minutes

Republic of Tea

For this dressing, I used tea to help flavor it instead of herbs. Specifically Caramel Apple Tea from Republic of Tea. After I made it I promptly hid the container of tea to save for my son and I to enjoy when the weather finally cools off.

container of caramel apple tea with jar of homemade salad dressing, cranberries and walnuts

Republic of Tea's mission is:

Our mission was—and is—to see these teas steaming in the cups of men, women and children everywhere, and to emphasize a Sip by Sip Rather Than Gulp by Gulp lifestyle.
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I love this philosophy and need to adopt it more into my life. Slow down and savor instead of rush rush rush.

And their teas really should be sipped and savored because they are so wonderful. My guys and I will be having some "manly" tea parties this fall with the Caramel Apple and Apple Cider flavors of tea as well as some homemade scones if they have their way.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Vinaigrette

1 caramel apple tea bag (or other flavor tea of choice)
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
⅔ cup olive oil

Salad

½ cup walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
seasoned salt
1 bunch arugula (washed and torn into bite sized pieces)
2-3 cups mixed salad greens (washed and torn into bite sized pieces)
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup parmesan cheese (shaved or grated)

Instructions

In a small saucepan bring the vinegar to a boil. Add tea bag and remove from heat to let steep 5 minutes.
In a small saute pan, combine olive oil and walnuts and heat to medium high. Sprinkle the nuts with seasoned salt and toast a few minutes until just turning golden brown. Watch carefully and stir a few times to keep from scorching. Remove from heat.
Add arugula and lettuce to salad bowl, top with toasted walnuts, cranberries, and parmesan.
Pour tea infused vinegar into a ½ pint jar, squeezing the tea bag to release as much liquid as possible. Add remaining vinaigrette ingredients and shake vigorously to combine. Pour over salad, toss to combine and serve.

Flavors of Fall Week Giveaway and Recipes

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The Republic of Tea is giving away a gorgeous Red Dancing Leaves Teapot and a tin of their Apple Cider Tea. Brew a pot and enjoy on a cool fall day.

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Wednesday Fall Recipes

Air Fryer Cinnamon Spice Donut Drops by Daily Dish Recipes
Almond Shortbread Cookies by Take Two Tapas
Apple Cider Mule by Cheese Curd In Paradise
Apple Cider Palmer by The Spiffy Cookie
Baked Pumpkin Donut Bites by Cookaholic Wife
Baked Sweet Potato Chips by An Affair from the Heart
Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise by Palatable Pastime
Caramel Apple Bourbon Hot Toddy by Family Around the Table
Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream by Eat Move Make
Caramel Apple Tea Cake by Big Bears Wife
Cheddar Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chowder by Savory Moments
Cranberry Walnut Salad with Caramel Apple Tea Vinaigrette by That Recipe
Crispy Smashed Dutch Potatoes by Books n' Cooks
Easy Ginger Cookie Truffles by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Glazed Cherry Pie Bars by Art of Natural Living
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes by Jolene's Recipe Journal
Lemon Lavender Scones by Blogghetti
Meyer Lemon Lavender Cupcakes by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Mini Apple Crisp by Simple and Savory
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie by Lemon Blossoms
Roasted Maple Drenched Apple Pork Tenderloin Easy Recipe by Intelligent Domestications
Roasted Sunchokes, Potatoes and Mushrooms by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Salted Caramel Swirl Chocolate Chip Cookies by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Spiced Apple Cider Mini Cheesecakes by Sweet Beginnings
Sweet Potato Tart by Karen's Kitchen Stories

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