Description
This Holiday Honeycrisp Salad is a refreshing and festive mix of crisp salad greens, sweet and tart Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy candied pecans, all tossed in a light apple cider vinaigrette. Perfect for a holiday gathering or a healthy seasonal side dish, this salad combines vibrant flavors and textures with a simple, no-cook preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, candied pecans, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve immediately: Present the salad fresh to enjoy the crisp textures and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- To prevent the apples from browning, toss them lightly in a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred for a different tang.
- Toasted walnuts can be used instead of pecans for a variation in crunch and flavor.
- Add grilled chicken to make this a heartier main dish option.
