Description
The Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the crisp sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with the tangy richness of feta cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients, slice the Honeycrisp apples thinly, and prepare the mixed greens by washing and drying them.
- In a large salad bowl, mix the mixed greens, sliced apples, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Adding the toasted pecans and sliced red onion, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl to make the dressing. Drizzle on the salad and toss gently.
- Serve the salad on plates or a serving platter, adding a drizzle of honey on top before serving for extra sweetness.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days.
- To keep the salad fresh longer, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit or substitute the feta cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg