Description
A delightful autumn apple salad featuring fresh greens, sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and tangy feta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
- 2 medium crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (for dressing)
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples, then slice them thinly.
- Chop the mixed greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar to make the dressing.
- Add the sliced apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, and feta cheese to the bowl of mixed greens.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the dressing separate.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavors.
- Consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
- Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: autumn apple salad, healthy salad, seasonal salad, apple recipes