Description
A crisp, vibrant fall salad that combines sweet Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta, toasted nuts, and a bright homemade dressing for a perfectly balanced dish.
Ingredients
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Mixed greens – 6 cups (180 g)
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Honeycrisp apples – 2 medium (400 g), thinly sliced
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Feta cheese – ¾ cup (110 g), crumbled
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Walnuts or pecans – ½ cup (60 g), toasted
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Dried cranberries – ⅓ cup (45 g)
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Extra-virgin olive oil – ¼ cup (60 ml)
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Apple cider vinegar – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
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Honey – 1½ tablespoons (30 g)
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Dijon mustard – 1 teaspoon (5 g)
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Salt – ½ teaspoon (3 g)
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Black pepper – ¼ teaspoon (1 g)
Instructions
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Wash and dry the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
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Slice the Honeycrisp apples thinly and add them to the bowl.
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Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes; let cool.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Add toasted nuts and dried cranberries to the salad.
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Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
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Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and serve immediately.
Notes
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Dress the salad just before serving for best texture.
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Slice apples last to keep them crisp and fresh.
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Adjust honey and vinegar to taste depending on apple sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes