Granny Smith Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Granny Smith Apple Salad, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors! Featuring tart Granny Smith apples, crunchy toasted pecans, and a pop of sweetness from dried cranberries, this salad is elevated by the creamy crumble of feta cheese and a zesty homemade apple cider vinaigrette. Mixed salad greens and thinly sliced red onion add textural contrast, while the honey-Dijon dressing ties everything together in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for every season.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole Granny Smith apples
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans (toasted)
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples, then core and thinly slice them. You may leave the peels on for added texture and color.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Step 3
Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the bowl along with the sliced apples.
Step 4
Add the dried cranberries and toasted pecans to the salad for a sweet and nutty crunch.
Step 5
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Step 7
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (855.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1454.2 |
| Total Fat 98.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 53.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1475.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 138.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 102.6g | |
| Protein 19.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 443.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1232.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories