Description
A refreshing and vibrant Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad combining sweet, tangy, and crunchy fall flavors with mixed greens, walnuts, dried cranberries, and a honey-apple cider vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups mixed greens
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries to create the base of your salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined to form a light and sweet vinaigrette.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss the salad: Gently toss all ingredients with the dressing to evenly coat the greens and toppings, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Season and serve: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as desired before serving immediately for fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use Honeycrisp apples for their crisp texture and natural sweetness that balances the tangy feta.
- For added crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding them to the salad.
- Adjust honey in the dressing to your preferred level of sweetness.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or can be served as a refreshing side dish.
- To keep the salad fresh longer, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, feta cheese salad, fall salad recipe, honey apple cider vinaigrette, walnut cranberry salad
