Description
Honeycrisp Salad is a fresh, crisp, and flavorful salad featuring sweet Honeycrisp apples, crunchy nuts, creamy cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette. It’s perfect for fall or any time you want a refreshing yet hearty salad.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup candied pecans or walnuts
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apples, candied pecans, cranberries, and red onion.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta before serving.
Notes
- To prevent apples from browning, toss them in a bit of lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- Add grilled chicken to make it a full meal.
- Can be made ahead—store dressing separately and toss before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg