Honeycrisp Apple & Feta Salad
A light, fresh salad made with crisp Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta, sweet cranberries, and a tangy apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for fall meals.
Equipment
- salad bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cutting board
- Small mixing bowl
- tongs or salad servers
Ingredients
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Core and thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples. Optional: toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add mixed greens to a large salad bowl.
- Top greens with sliced apples.
- Sprinkle over feta cheese, walnuts (if using), cranberries, and red onion.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Optional: Chill for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Serve immediately or store components separately until ready to eat.
Notes
To keep apples from browning, toss in lemon juice before adding to the salad.
Try goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier twist.
Great with grilled chicken or alongside soup for a light dinner.
Try goat cheese instead of feta for a creamier twist.
Great with grilled chicken or alongside soup for a light dinner.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1.1mg