Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad is a crisp, refreshing dish featuring sweet-tart apples, creamy feta, mixed greens, toasted nuts, and a light lemon vinaigrette. It offers balanced flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
6 cups mixed greens
2 Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons honey
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Toast the pecans or walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
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Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens.
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Core and thinly slice the Honeycrisp apples. Toss lightly with a small squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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In a large bowl, combine greens, apple slices, red onion, and toasted nuts.
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Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
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Transfer to a serving dish and crumble feta over the top. Serve immediately.