Fresh Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Feta – Easy & Delicious
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, creamy feta, and a homemade honey vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion and ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Honeycrisp apples. Slice them thinly, removing the core, and set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let them cool.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a large salad bowl, add the baby spinach leaves. Scatter the sliced red onion and dried cranberries on top.
- Arrange the sliced Honeycrisp apples over the greens to create a beautiful display.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts evenly over the salad.
- Pour the honey vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Use a mandoline slicer for perfectly thin and even apple slices.’, ‘Make sure spinach is completely dry to prevent soggy greens.’, ‘Toast walnuts carefully to avoid burning.’, ‘Taste and adjust the dressing for balance.’, ‘Layer ingredients thoughtfully for a visually appealing presentation.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
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