Description
A crisp and refreshing salad featuring sweet Honeycrisp apples, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts, tossed in a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 5 oz mixed greens or arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, apple slices, feta cheese, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast the walnuts for extra flavor and crunch.
- Add grilled chicken to make it a main dish.
- Use pear instead of apple for variation.
- Best served fresh to keep apples from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg