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A vibrant Honeycrisp apple and feta salad in a shallow white bowl, showcasing the fresh ingredients like sliced apples and crumbled feta cheese.

Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad with a Zesty Honey Vinaigrette

A refreshing Honeycrisp Apple Feta Salad featuring crisp apples, salty feta, candied pecans, and a tangy honey-dijon vinaigrette. This easy fall salad is perfect as a side dish for dinner or a light, healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 5 oz Mixed greens or spinach
  • 2 Honeycrisp apples cored and thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Candied pecans roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/4 Red onion thinly sliced
For the Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Salad Bowl
  • 1 Small bowl or jar (for dressing)
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl or mason jar, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Whisk or shake vigorously until well-emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. In a large salad bowl, add the mixed greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta cheese, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and thinly sliced red onion.
  3. Drizzle about half of the vinaigrette over the salad. Gently toss to combine. Add more dressing as desired.
  4. Serve immediately for the best texture and freshness.

Notes

Tip 1: To prevent apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice after slicing.
Tip 2: For the best flavor, use a block of feta cheese packed in brine rather than pre-crumbled feta.
Tip 3: Only dress the salad right before serving to keep the greens from getting soggy.