Name: Vibrant Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad: 7 Irresistible Reasons to Try It
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD; 2 large Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced; 5 cups baby spinach or mixed greens; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, optional; FOR THE HONEY DIJON DRESSING; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Description

Vibrant Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad combines crisp Honeycrisp apples, fresh greens, creamy feta, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and a sweet-tangy honey Dijon dressing for a fresh and colorful salad.

Ingredients

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FOR THE SALAD

2 large Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced

5 cups baby spinach or mixed greens

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, optional

FOR THE HONEY DIJON DRESSING

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Wash and dry the spinach or mixed greens thoroughly.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

3. Thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples. For extra freshness, toss them with a little lemon juice to help prevent browning.

4. Arrange the greens in a large serving bowl or platter.

5. Add the sliced apples, red onion, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and pomegranate seeds.

6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the salad.

7. Drizzle the honey Dijon dressing over the ingredients just before serving.

8. Toss gently to combine, or serve layered for a beautiful presentation.

9. Finish with a little extra feta and pecans if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For the freshest salad, slice the apples shortly before serving and toss them with a little lemon juice to help prevent browning.

Toast the pecans before assembling the salad for deeper flavor and extra crunch.

Keep the dressing separate if preparing the salad ahead of time, and add it just before serving.

You can substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans and use goat cheese instead of feta.

Nutrition information is approximate and based on 4 servings.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Category: Salad, Side Dish
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 285
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g