Description
A crisp and colorful salad combining sweet Honeycrisp apples and tangy feta cheese with mixed greens and crunchy nuts, dressed in a honey‑mustard vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- Optional: 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (or balsamic)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep produce: Wash and slice apples, greens, and red onion (if using); toast nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant.
- Make dressing: In a jar, whisk or shake together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine salad: In a large bowl, toss mixed greens, apple slices, feta, nuts, cranberries (and onion).
- Dress it: Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately to preserve crunch.
Notes
- Prepare components separately to keep salad crisp if making ahead.
- Substitute goat cheese or blue cheese for feta if preferred.
- Swap nuts: pecans, almonds, or pumpkin seeds work nicely.
- Add protein like grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to make it a main dish.
- Prevent apples from browning by tossing them in a little lemon juice before assembly.