Summer Apple Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing Summer Apple Salad, a perfect balance of crisp, juicy apples and vibrant greens. Featuring the tart crunch of Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp apples, this salad is layered with mixed greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and creamy crumbled feta for a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a simple homemade lemon-honey dressing, every bite bursts with zesty, naturally sweet, and nutty goodness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this no-cook dish is ideal for a light lunch, a healthy side, or a vibrant addition to your summer gatherings. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this apple salad recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious—your go-to for seasonal freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Granny Smith apple
- 2 whole Honeycrisp apple
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, or romaine)
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups Pecans (toasted and chopped)
- 0.5 cups Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and dry the apples thoroughly.
Slice the apples thinly into wedges or matchsticks, leaving the skin on for color and texture. Optionally, remove the cores.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Top the greens with the sliced apples, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
Gently toss the salad to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, summery flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
377 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 470 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
