Description
This Fall Apple Salad is a perfect choice for a healthy lunch or a light meal. Packed with seasonal ingredients like Honeycrisp apples, mixed greens, and walnuts, it’s both refreshing and satisfying. Ideal for anyone seeking quick meals or easy autumn dishes, this salad is topped with a tangy dressing that combines olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all produce thoroughly. Chop the Honeycrisp apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta, walnuts, and dried cranberries over the greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently.
- Transfer to plates or serve in one big bowl immediately.
Notes
Store components separately for crispness. Use within 1–2 days for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg