Description
This vibrant salad bursts with sweet apple crunch, chewy cranberries, and toasted pecan crispness, all drizzled in a zesty honey-apple vinegar dressing. Each forkful balances tangy, sweet, and nutty notes perfectly.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Core the apples and slice them thinly, then add them to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the dried cranberries, pecans, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Swap goat cheese for feta if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Add orange segments or mandarin slices for a citrus twist.
- Prepare the dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.