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Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad

Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad

This Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad recipe is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a light lunch or an impressive side dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or romaine)
  • 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Candied pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Dried cranberries or cherries
  • 1/4 cup Thinly sliced red onion (optional, for a sharper bite)
For the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Small bowl or jar
  • Large Salad Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
    1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Honey, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon Salt, 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
  2. In a large salad bowl, place the mixed greens.
    4 cups Mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or romaine)
  3. Arrange the thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples evenly over the bed of greens. Their crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor are the heart of this salad.
    2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped candied pecans (or walnuts) over the apples and greens. The feta adds a delightful salty counterpoint to the sweet apples, while the nuts provide an essential crunch.
    1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup Candied pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
  5. Scatter the dried cranberries (or cherries) for pops of chewy sweetness. If you enjoy a bit of zest, add the thinly sliced red onion now for a subtle bite; its flavor mellows beautifully in the dressing.
    1/4 cup Dried cranberries or cherries, 1/4 cup Thinly sliced red onion
  6. Just before serving, drizzle the prepared Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated. Avoid over-tossing, which can bruise the delicate greens and apples.
  7. Plate the Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad and enjoy its fresh, vibrant flavors.

Notes

To keep this Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad fresh, it's best to store the dressing separately from the salad components. Refrigerate the mixed greens, apples, feta, nuts, and dried fruit in an airtight container. The vinaigrette should also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
The salad is at its best when consumed within 24 hours of assembly to maintain the crispness of the apples and greens.
This salad is designed to be served cold or at room temperature and does not require reheating.