Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad
A quick and fresh salad combining sweet Honeycrisp apples, salty feta, and crunchy candied walnuts, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups 4 cups mixed greens (baby arugula optional)
- 2 large 2 large Honeycrisp apples (thinly sliced, do not peel)
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup candied walnuts
For the Dressing
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- to taste Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry greens if not pre-washed. Thinly slice apples and red onion.
Make Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
Assemble Salad
- In a large bowl, combine greens, apple slices, feta, cranberries, red onion, and walnuts.
Dress and Serve
- Add dressing just before serving and toss gently.
Notes
Use Honeycrisp apples for the best crunch and sweet-tart flavor. Do not dress the salad until just before serving. Slice apples thin so they mix easily with greens. Taste the dressing and add more honey or vinegar if you like it sweeter or tangier. Use candied walnuts or toast plain walnuts with a little sugar if you prefer.