Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Honeycrisp apples paired with creamy feta cheese in this vibrant salad. This refreshing dish features sweet-tart apple slices, mixed greens, and toasted nuts, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing. Perfect as a side or main course, this salad transforms any meal into a celebration of flavors while adding a touch of autumn to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples (sliced thinly)
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the Honeycrisp apples thinly.
- In a large bowl, toss the mixed greens.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the greens.
- Toast nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant; chop if whole.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Plate the salad and add remaining dressing if desired, topping with extra nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: To prevent browning, chop apples just before serving. Customize with goat cheese or dried cranberries for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; add lemon juice to maintain freshness.
