Description
A vibrant salad featuring the sweet crunch of Honeycrisp apples paired with creamy feta and mixed greens, drizzled with a simple honey-lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach blend)
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed greens. Core and slice the Honeycrisp apples into thin wedges, leaving the skin on.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced apples, and crumbled feta.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Add the chosen nuts just before serving, reserving a few for garnish.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Dress the salad just before serving to keep the greens crisp. If preparing ahead, mix the greens and apples, but hold off on adding the nuts and dressing until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, honeycrisp apple, feta, healthy eating, fall recipes