Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad Recipe
A refreshing Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad combining crisp apples, creamy feta cheese, toasted nuts, and dried cranberries with a tangy honey mustard vinaigrette. This vibrant salad balances sweet, tart, and savory flavors and is perfect as a light main dish or a festive side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 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
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, toasted nuts, dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds), and red onion if using.
- Dress and Toss: Just before serving, drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly without bruising the greens or apples.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately as a vibrant side dish or a light, refreshing main course, garnished if desired with fresh herbs like mint or basil for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For more protein, add grilled chicken, turkey, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Try swapping feta with goat cheese or blue cheese for a different taste.
- Enhance sweetness by replacing honey with maple syrup or adding fruits like sliced grapes or pear.
- Increase crunchiness with candied nuts or sprinkle with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; dress just before serving.
- The dressing can be kept in a sealed jar refrigerated for up to one week; shake well before using.
- Freezing this salad is not recommended as it affects freshness and texture.
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, feta cheese salad, honey mustard vinaigrette, healthy salad, autumn salad, mixed greens, toasted nuts salad
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