Description
A delightful salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, salty feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a simple apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for fall gatherings or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mixed greens (such as spring mix, arugula, or baby spinach)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries (optional)
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey or maple syrup. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Seal the jar and shake well or whisk vigorously until emulsified.
- 2. Toast the nuts: If your nuts aren’t already toasted, spread them in a single layer on a dry baking sheet. Toast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-8 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool completely before chopping.
- 3. Assemble the salad base: In a large salad bowl, gently combine the mixed greens.
- 4. Add the apples: Arrange the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples over the bed of greens.
- 5. Crumble the feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the apples and greens.
- 6. Add the crunch: Scatter the toasted, chopped walnuts or pecans over the salad.
- 7. Incorporate dried fruit (optional): If using, sprinkle the dried cranberries or cherries over the salad.
- 8. Dress the salad: Just before serving, drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients. Adjust vinaigrette as needed.
Notes
Store undressed salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Vinaigrette can be stored separately for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Estimate 350 calories
- Sugar: Estimate 15g
- Sodium: Estimate 300mg
- Fat: Estimate 25g
- Carbohydrates: Estimate 25g
- Fiber: Estimate 4g
- Protein: Estimate 7g