Description
This Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a refreshing, vibrant mix of crisp apples, tangy feta, and crunchy nuts. Tossed with a sweet and tangy honey mustard vinaigrette, it’s perfect for a light lunch or a festive side salad.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup (40g) toasted walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup (40g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, feta, nuts, dried cranberries, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra nuts or cheese if desired.
Notes
- Toast nuts for enhanced flavor.
- Substitute pomegranate seeds for cranberries for a juicy alternative.
- Adjust honey in the vinaigrette for sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American