Description
This Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, combining the crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with the tangy richness of feta cheese, all brought together with a homemade honey mustard vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or a spring mix)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup (40 g) toasted walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup (40 g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 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
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, arrange the mixed greens. Top with sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds, and red onion, if using.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish or light main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
