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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Wash and dry the Granny Smith apples, then core and thinly slice them. You may leave the peels on for added texture and color.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Thinly slice half of a red onion and add it to the bowl along with the sliced apples.
Add the dried cranberries and toasted pecans to the salad for a sweet and nutty crunch.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top of the salad.
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.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad, then gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 1475 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 443 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1232 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
