Ingredients
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Gather these simple ingredients to create a salad that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 5 oz baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
If you’re missing any of these, don’t worry! Swap pecans with walnuts, or use goat cheese instead of feta. The goal is to make it work for you and your pantry.
Instructions
Let’s dive into creating this easy and delightful dish. Here’s how you can bring it all together:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach or mixed greens with the sliced Honeycrisp apples, red onion, cranberries, and toasted pecans.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Pro tip: If your kids are like mine and give you a suspicious look at anything green, try letting them help toss the salad. It’s amazing what a little hands-on involvement can do for their enthusiasm!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad, recipe, cooking, food
