Honey Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Honey Apple Salad, a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. Crisp apple slices and a medley of mixed greens create a vibrant base, while toasted walnuts bring a satisfying crunch and creamy crumbles of feta cheese add a savory contrast. A drizzle of homemade honey-lemon dressing ties everything together with a touch of natural sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a show-stopping starter at your next gathering. Optional cranberries provide an extra pop of color and tartness, making this recipe as visually appealing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium apple
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.25 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup cranberries (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed greens. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Core and slice the apples into thin wedges. If desired, leave the peel on for added color and texture.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the apple slices, toasted walnuts, and cranberries (if using) to the bowl of mixed greens.
Drizzle the salad with the honey dressing, then toss everything gently to coat.
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the salad for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy this light, flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
270 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 244 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% | |
*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.
