Description
This Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory fall favorite! Packed with crisp apple slices, creamy feta, crunchy walnuts, and a zingy honey mustard vinaigrette, it’s ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a holiday side dish or a quick, nourishing lunch.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
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4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or a spring mix)
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2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
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½ cup (75 g) crumbled feta cheese
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⅓ cup (40 g) toasted walnuts or pecans
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¼ cup (40 g) dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds
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¼ cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust to your liking.
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Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, add the mixed greens. Top with thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples, crumbled feta, toasted nuts, dried cranberries (or pomegranate seeds), and red onion if using.
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Dress and toss: Drizzle the honey mustard vinaigrette over the top just before serving. Toss gently to combine and coat all the ingredients.
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Serve: Serve immediately as a light main dish or a flavorful side!
Notes
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Slice apples right before serving to keep them fresh and crisp.
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For extra protein, top with grilled chicken, roasted turkey, or chickpeas.
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Swap feta for goat cheese or blue cheese for a twist.
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Try candied pecans for a sweet crunch, or mix in roasted seeds for a nut-free option.
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Leftovers are best undressed—store components separately and toss fresh when ready!
Equipment
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Cutting board
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Sharp knife
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Mixing bowl
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Small jar or bowl for vinaigrette
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Whisk or fork
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: honeycrisp apple salad, apple feta salad, fall salad, holiday salad, sweet savory salad, apple salad with honey mustard vinaigrette