5 Fall Flavors: Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad Recipe
This Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad is a delightful blend of sweet, tangy, and crunchy fall flavors. Featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tart dried cranberries, all tossed with fresh mixed greens and a honey apple cider vinaigrette, it’s a perfect seasonal salad that balances texture and taste beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 4 cups mixed greens
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture, ensuring even coverage for all ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss the salad using salad tongs or two large spoons to combine the dressing with the salad ingredients without bruising the apples or greens.
- Season to Taste: Finally, season the salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference and give it one last gentle toss before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, toast the walnuts lightly before adding to the salad.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans if desired for a different flavor profile.
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain apple crispness and dressing vibrancy.
- Feel free to add a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as parsley or mint for extra freshness.
- To make the salad more substantial, add grilled chicken or turkey.
Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, feta cheese salad, fall salad, mixed greens salad, apple walnut salad, honey cider vinegar dressing
