Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad combining crisp apples, creamy feta, crunchy nuts, and mixed greens tossed in a tangy honey mustard vinaigrette. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side dish for any season, especially holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup (40g) toasted walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup (40g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to balance sweetness and tang.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, toasted walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds, and red onion slices if using.
- Dress and Toss: Just before serving, drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors as a vibrant side dish or a light main course for lunch or dinner.
Notes
- Use Fuji, Pink Lady, or Gala apples as alternatives if Honeycrisp is unavailable.
- To make it vegan, substitute feta with dairy-free cheese and replace honey with maple syrup.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, turkey, chickpeas, roasted tofu, or quinoa to make it more filling.
- Switch feta with goat cheese or blue cheese for different flavor variations.
- Sprinkle candied nuts, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.
- Store salad components separately to keep freshness up to 2 days; do not freeze.
- Dressing stores refrigerated for up to one week; shake well before use.
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, feta cheese salad, honey mustard vinaigrette, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, crunchy apple salad, autumn salad
