Description
Fresh, crisp, and colorful, this Fuji Apple Salad features sweet Fuji apples, mixed greens, crunchy pecans, dried cranberries, and creamy feta tossed in a light apple cider vinaigrette, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors for a healthy and refreshing dish.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 2 Fuji apples, sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add mixed greens, sliced Fuji apples, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion, gently tossing the ingredients to distribute evenly.
- Add dressing: Drizzle the prepared apple cider vinaigrette over the salad ingredients evenly.
- Toss and serve: Gently toss the salad to coat all ingredients with the dressing, then serve immediately to maintain crisp freshness.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken for a more filling, protein-rich meal.
- Toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Dress the salad just before serving to keep greens crisp and avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
