Description
A delightful and refreshing salad featuring the crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples paired with tangy feta cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 6 cups mixed greens or arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apples, feta cheese, candied pecans, red onion, and dried cranberries. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- If prepping ahead, keep the apples separate until just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
