Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this vibrant Holiday Honeycrisp Salad. Crisp Honeycrisp apples, crunchy pecans, and tangy feta cheese come together in a delightful medley of flavors, all drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinaigrette. This colorful salad not only pleases the palate but also adds festive cheer to any table setting. Perfect as a side dish or light appetizer, it’s quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach and arugula)
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Wash mixed greens thoroughly and pat dry. Slice Honeycrisp apples into thin wedges.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced apples, toasted pecans, feta cheese, and cranberries.
- In another bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately on a festive platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish/Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg