Description
A refreshing and vibrant Apple Salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, mixed greens, and a tangy honey-Dijon dressing. This easy-to-make salad combines sweet and savory flavors with crunchy pecans and creamy feta cheese, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 3 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Prepare Apples: In a large bowl, toss the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples with lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain their fresh appearance.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the mixed greens, crumbled feta cheese, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the apples.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to evenly coat everything with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- For added crunch and sweetness, try substituting candied pecans or walnuts.
- Goat cheese can be used as a creamy alternative to feta cheese.
- To make this salad a heartier meal, add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
