Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp Honeycrisp apples, peppery arugula, and creamy feta, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp Apples (thinly sliced)
- 4 cups Mixed Greens (a blend of arugula and butter lettuce)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- ½ cup Chopped Walnuts (or substitute with toasted pecans)
- ½ cup Dried Cranberries (or any dried fruit of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (high-quality oil makes a difference)
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (can be swapped with lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Honey (adjust based on apple sweetness)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine the mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
- Thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples and layer them over the greens.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries.
- Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing lightly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to two days, keeping the dressing separate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, autumn, apple, feta, healthy, fall recipes