Description
This Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is crisp, sweet, and savory in every bite. Fresh greens are topped with juicy Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta, and crunchy nuts, then tossed in a light homemade vinaigrette. It’s perfect for fall gatherings or an elegant everyday side salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 5–6 cups mixed greens or spring mix
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- For Apple Cider Vinaigrette:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Wash and dry greens. Core and thinly slice apples.
- Make vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble salad: Place greens in a large bowl. Top with sliced apples, feta, toasted nuts, and cranberries if using.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss to combine.
Notes
To prevent apples from browning, toss slices in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes for extra flavor. This salad pairs beautifully with roasted chicken or pork dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, apple feta salad, fall salad recipe, apple cider vinaigrette, easy side salad