Description
A stunning blend of fresh ingredients featuring crisp Honeycrisp apples, lush greens, and creamy feta, perfect for gatherings or elegant weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (mesclun, arugula, or baby spinach)
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted (or pecans)
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or basil), finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Arrange the Base: In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens as a vibrant foundation.
- Add the Apples: Gently lay the sliced Honeycrisp apples atop the greens.
- Incorporate Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta generously over the apples.
- Finish with Walnuts and Herbs: Top the salad with toasted walnuts and chopped herbs.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Store ingredients separately to maintain freshness. Consider adding pomegranate seeds or substituting feta with goat cheese for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg