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Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad combining sweet crisp apples, tangy feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and dried cranberries, dressed with a light honey apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a bright side dish.

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

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries ensuring an even distribution of all components.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey until the dressing is well emulsified and smooth.
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
  4. Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients and dressing together to coat everything evenly without bruising the apples or greens.
  5. Season to Taste: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired to enhance the flavors, then serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

  • Use Honeycrisp apples for their perfect balance of sweetness and tartness and crisp texture.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
  • Adjust honey in the dressing to taste depending on apple sweetness.
  • The salad is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the apples and greens.
  • Can be served as a light lunch or an elegant side dish for dinner.

Keywords: Honeycrisp apple salad, feta cheese salad, walnut cranberry salad, apple cider vinaigrette, healthy salad, vegetarian salad